Tell Me Why You're Here

Episode 10: Too Many Questions for Lorna

Lorna is headed for divorce and trying to make sense of what’s happening. As we talk about her volatile marriage and a household in turmoil, she says she feels numb—but t

Episode 9: Ana Sets Sail

As she prepares to leave therapy, Ana has a dream that takes us into uncharted waters. We dive into her conflicting wishes to be admired for her self-sufficiency and to h

Episode 8: Is Ana Done?

Ana returns with surprising news: things with Jason are going so well that she thinks she's ready to end therapy. But as we explore her reasons for leaving, her reasons f

Episode 7: What if Ana Does Need Me?

Ana returns determined to make sure I understand why she has to do everything herself. But when that same struggle emerges between us, we discover that being seen as need

Episode 6: Ana Doesn't Need Help

Ana comes to therapy with her marriage in crisis—but is convinced it's her husband, not her, who needs to be here. He's withdrawn, won't step up, and leaves Ana feeling r

Episode 5: Jane Doesn’t Know What to Do with Her Hands

Jane returns…five months after our first meeting. She’s dating a man named Ted, but she’s not sure she wants to keep seeing him. “What do I do about Ted?” soon evolves in

Episode 4: Jane Is (At Least) One Foot In

Jane, a 40-year-old stage manager, comes to therapy for the first time after a series of losses leaves her feeling lonely and unsure of where her life is going. As we tal

Episode 3: Chip Introduces Me to Link—and Mitch

We are six months into the work, and Chip is seeing someone. The sex and their closeness are great—but, as Chip realizes, also dangerous. Our therapeutic exploration take

Episode 2: Chip and I Go Into the Woods

Chip returns, and we delve right in. We explore his preference for the coolness of structure and predictability, and his avoidance of the fiery spark of surprise. Yet sur

Episode 1: Chip Wants to Feel Desire—and Doesn't

Chip, a 48-year-old gay lawyer, comes in because he can’t seem to meet anyone who sparks his romantic interest. When we delve into what he actually feels with men on date