Client Attraction to Therapists – A Mixed Methods Study of Therapist Experiences

The present research showed that CATT was a common clinical experience; yet therapists often feel anxious or unequipped to manage the situation. This study highlights the importance of clinical training on managing client attraction, especially from a CBT perspective. Directions for future research include further exploration of the intersection of client and therapist cultural and identity factors in the development and characteristics of CATT.