Talking with a Good Therapist

About this episode

The episode explores what makes a good therapist and various aspects of therapy through a discussion with a practicing therapist.

In this special episode of Philosophy Club, Evan, a practicing Therapist (and roommate of Kitty), helps Aaqib, Ben, Kitty, Logan, Mackenzie and Mike to answer what makes a good therapist? As it turns out, there may not be a single good answer to the question. But that doesn't discourage them! The group also discusses: why do people come to therapy? Should everyone go to therapy? What makes a therapist better suited to a given client? Do a therapist and client need to share values? What should Tony Soprano's therapist do? Is therapy performative? Can you substitute friends for a therapist? And how many therapists form relationships with clients? Notes-- Evan's Book recommendations: On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom

People in this episode

Hosts: Philosophy Club Members, Ben, Logan

Guest: Evan

Topics covered

• therapy
• mental health
• therapist-client relationship
• values in therapy
• therapy discussions

Keywords

• good therapist
• therapy
• mental health
• therapist-client relationship
• therapy values

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: On Becoming a Person, The Gift of Therapy

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