Therapy by the Book

Therapy by the Book

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Therapy by the Book episodes

  • S1E20: Merope Gaunt (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) - Legacy of Abuse

    William returns to the wizarding world this week for a referral with the mother of the Dark Lord Voldemort.

    Credits:

    Host: William Haddad

    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.
    26 min
  • S1E19: Whip Whitaker (Flight) - A Savior's Surrender

    This week's character client is an airline pilot with a history of addiction and perhaps something else.

    Credits:

    Host: William Haddad

    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.
    39 min
  • S1E18: Chuck Noland (Castaway) - The Abyss of Solitude

    William explores the physical journey and mental transformation of the survivor protagonist from the 2000 Robert Zemeckis film.

    Credits:

    Host: William Haddad

    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.

    26 min
  • S1E17: Mark Watney (The Martian) - Trained for Disaster

    In this week's episode, William looks at a client who spent over year on a deserted planet and lived to tell the tale.

    Credits:

    Host: William Haddad

    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
  • S1E16: Jonathan Harker (Dracula) - The Power of Validation

    In this week's solo episode, William takes a look at the wounded psyche of a man who's come face to face with the world's most infamous vampire and survived.

    Credits:

    Host: William Haddad

    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 experiences 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
  • S1E15: Bruce Wayne (TDK trilogy) - A Symbol's Humanity

    Changing gears from last episode, it's over to the DC universe this week for a referral with the Dark Knight of Gotham.

    Credits:

    Hosts: William Haddad & 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.
    1 hr 29 min
  • S1E14: Rocket (MCU) - Healing with a Bang

    William and Daniel enter the MCU for a referral with the scrappy demolitionist from Guardians of the Galaxy.

    Credits:

    Hosts: William Haddad and 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.
    1 hr 13 min
  • S1E13: Forrest Gump - The Gift of Neurodivergence

    William and Daniel head down south to the small town of Greenbow, Alabama, for a referral with a client whose life is like a box of chocolates.

    Credits:

    Hosts: William Haddad & 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.
    1 hr 26 min
  • S1E12: Daredevil & Kingpin - Mirrors of the Soul (feat. Jason Ouyang)

    William is joined by Jason Ouyang for a couple's referral who, despite being sworn enemies, may have more in common than they realize.

    Credits:

    Guest: Jason Ouyang

    Host: William Haddad

    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.
    1 hr 1 min
  • S1E11: Chewbacca - Lifetime Veteran and Friend

    William and Daniel close out Star Wars month with a final referral for everyone's favorite wookie wingman.

    Credits:

    Hosts: William Haddad & 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.
    1 hr 5 min

About Therapy by the Book

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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…