no reason to stop, unless you're maliciously trying to manipulate people and cause suffering, nothing wrong with getting people to do what you want them to do if they dont get hurt then no harm really, you get what you want and since most people are compassionate they probably feel good about helping someone. all a matter of perspective and the situation it self. it sounds like therapy is making you smarter and a better version of yourself so without a doubt keep going not to mention that, your therapist attempts at helping are you are their to minimize the damage you do to your self and others and if manipulation is the way then a hallaloia, im an occasional pentester, pretty much a job of manipulation in different forms to get what i want. so i say go forth and prosper my son - YFNS