Is it weird that I want to say I love you to a therapist?

I’ve never said it to a therapist before. I was about to say it to my therapist today as we were saying our goodbyes and everything about saying it felt weird. I’ve never said it to a therapist before, and I wanted to ask if this is normal. I’ve only ever said “love you” to family, friends, and my SO. And I wanted to say it to my therapist but I didn’t out of concern that them saying it back may create an unhealthy client provider relationship. I don’t believe my therapist would think it’s inappropriate but more me wondering if my therapist would think it’s inappropriate. I did end up saying it and they said it back but I was wondering if it was normal for people to say it to their therapist as well.