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countertransference

countertransference Countertransference is a therapist’s emotional response to a patient, whether the therapist is aware of it or not.

Countertransference is a therapist’s emotional response to a patient, whether the therapist is aware of it or not. These reactions can affect and potentially interfere with treatment.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Countertransference” (D003379).
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