Therapeutic rapport and authenticity are sometimes lost in our field amongst filing claims, treatment plans, writing notes, furthering training, making ends meet, etc. We can get lost in the day-to-day stressors. When starting our business, we can also make ourselves appeal to everyone, even if it drains our energy. Practicing therapy requires authenticity in the room. Authenticity bolsters the therapeutic relationship and furthers the connection so treatment can be done. Without a therapeutic relationship, the achievement of therapy goals halts. I have found that many professionals get too in their head or try to follow a specific protocol to the letter instead of going with their clinical judgment and their felt sense.