“…We turn next to our finding of a strong positive association between patient–analyst “fit” and satisfaction in both training analysis and treatment by a non-TA. Although it is possible that, in our study, the satisfaction with treatment influenced retrospectively the assessment of patient–analyst “fit,” our finding does replicate the association between patient–analyst “fit” and satisfaction previously reported by Bush and Meehan (2011), Carr (2006), Kantrowitz (1993), Kantrowitz et al, 1989, Kantrowitz, Katz, and Paolitto, 1990, Leuzinger-Bohleber (2002), Shapiro (1976), and Tessman (2003). Kantrowitz et al (1989) described “fit” as “the analyst’s character or style provide a beneficial effect for the patient” (p. 906), though “only in 13 of the 21 cases did match stand out as centrally relevant to outcome” (p. 915).…”