22. FX _The Patient_
What can we learn about therapy from the FX original show _The Patient_ (streaming on Hulu)? We talk about internalizing your therapist, feeling held hostage (figuratively) by a patient and taking car...
9 Nov 202227min
21. Hug From My Therapist; Sibling Conflict and a Dying Parent
Our first question is from a listener who would like a hug from his therapist. Our second question comes from someone dealing with sibling conflict and a dying parent. Please submit your questions (v...
26 Okt 202239min
20. Cheating on your Therapist; Virtual Therapy
In this episode a listener has a question about cheating on his therapist; our second question comes from someone who is getting tired of virtual appointments and would like to get back in the office ...
12 Okt 202238min
19. Helping a Paranoid Friend
In this episode a listener asks how to support a friend with sudden onset paranoid delusions. We discuss possible diagnoses like brief psychotic disorder and review a few different types of intervent...
28 Sep 202223min
18. Perfectionism and Procrastination; Building Trust with a Therapist
In this episode we answer 2 questions. The first listener has a question about perfectionism. Among other things, we discuss the connection between perfectionism and procrastination. Our second liste...
7 Sep 202230min
17. Medication versus Therapy; Angry With My Therapist
We answer 2 questions in this episode. The first listener wants to know how we choose between psychotherapy and medications in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Tangents include a recent sensat...
24 Aug 202248min
16. Competing with a friend in therapy; Is my therapist prepared?
We have 2 listener questions. Our first listener sees the same therapist as her friend and is feeling jealous about their relationship. We explore the different sides of this triangle. The second lis...
3 Aug 202234min
15. Spouse Demands Therapy; Therapist on Vacation
We answer 2 listener questions: The spouse of our first listener is insisting that they get couple's therapy and that he see an individual therapist. Our second listener feels conflicted about their t...
6 Jul 202230min
