Therapy by the Book

William Haddad
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Have you ever wondered what would happen if your favorite characters came to therapy? Therapy by the Book is an entrainment podcast where mental health professionals explore and discuss the psychology of fictional characters from film, television, and literature.

  1. 10/07/2025

    Tyler Durden (Fight Club) - Matter over Mind (Season 1 Finale)

    The season one finale features a character client with dueling personalities and a club you do not talk about.   Ad-free listening and bonus episodes now available on Patreon!   Credits:  Host: William Haddad, LMFT Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (custom GPT) Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    30 min

  2. 09/30/2025

    Goofy and Max (A Goofy Movie) - Different Rhythms, Same Song

    It's a father-son family session on the open road.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad, LMFT Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (Custom GPT) Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    20 min

  3. 09/23/2025

    Walter White (Breaking Bad) - The Mask of Pride (feat. Daniel Villanueva)

    Daniel's back this week for a referral with a terminally ill chemistry teacher who goes by the alias, "Heisenberg."   Credits:  Hosts: William Haddad Guest: Daniel Villanueva Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    1h 26m

  4. 09/16/2025

    Rick Blaine (Casablanca) - Empathy through Sacrifice

    It's off to French Morocco, circa 1942, for a referral with the owner of a nightclub everyone comes to.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad, LMFT Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (Custom GPT) Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    17 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) - Nature without Nurture (feat. Amy Cousineau)

    Amy Cousineau returns to the show this week to explore the hidden subtext behind the antagonist from Ken Kesey's famous novel and its film adaptation.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad, LMFT Guest: Amy Cousineau, Psy.D Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    1h 2m

  6. 09/02/2025

    Itachi Uchia (Naruto) - War's Shadow

    This week, it's off to the Hidden Leaf Village for a referral with the complex anti-hero from the classic shonen manga.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (Custom GPT) Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    24 min

  7. 08/26/2025

    Sam Gamgee (LOTR) - The Deepest Growth

    It's a field session in Middle Earth this week with a certain gardener hobbit from the Shire.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (Custom GPT o3) Intro: "History Storytelling" by  PaulYudin (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    15 min

  8. 08/19/2025

    Ayla (The Clan of the Cave Bear) - Indomitable Spirit

    It's a referral back in time this week, all the way to the ancient caves from book one of Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad Written by William Haddad and "Cali" (Custom GPT-o3) Background theme: "Medieval Ambient" by DeusLower (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License) Outro: "Ambient Piano and Strings" by Good_B_Music (Free for use under the Pixabay Content License)   Professional or Therapeutic Inquiries: William Haddad, LMFT Daniel Villanueva, LMFT    DISCLAIMER: Therapy by the Book is intended for entertainment and informative purposes only. It is not therapy, and does not create a therapist-client relationship. All content you hear is based on the professional experience and opinions of the clinicians and is not meant to be taken as personal advice. Nothing shared in this podcast should be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help—your well-being matters. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call or text 988 Los Angeles County ACCESS Line: 1-800-854-7771 Orange County Behavioral Health Services: 1-855-OC-LINKS (1-855-625-4657) San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240 Or visit www.mentalhealth.ca.gov for additional statewide resources.

    19 min
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if your favorite characters came to therapy? Therapy by the Book is an entrainment podcast where mental health professionals explore and discuss the psychology of fictional characters from film, television, and literature.

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  • Creator
    William Haddad
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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