Therapy by the Book

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daniel returns this week for a couple's referral that is out of this world and back.   Credits: Host: 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.

It's off to the fantasy realm of Alagaësia this week for a referral with a dragon and his rider.   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.  

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.

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.

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.    

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For this episode of Star Wars month, William and Daniel head to Tatooine for a session with the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter.   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.

Star Wars month continues as William and Daniel return to the lighter side of the force for a referral with one of the Jedi Order's eldest and most venerated masters. Believe Psychology Film Festival tickets available HERE 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.

It's Star Wars month! In honor of May the 4th, William and Daniel take on a referral for one of the most iconic villains of all time in a galaxy far, far away. Believe Psychology Film Festival tickets available HERE 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.

William and Daniel head out to the Midwest for a literal field session with the baseball-loving family from Field of Dreams.   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.

William and Daniel journey North to the Burke Archipelago for a referral who is both a master and a victim of dragons.   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.

William and Daniel discuss the power of family and cultural ties as they relate to Disney's wise young protagonist, Lilo, from Lilo & Stitch."   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.

Daniel returns as co-host to help William explore the labyrinthine mind of one of cinema's most renowned mafia leaders, Don Vito Corleone.   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.

William welcomes career psychotherapist and mentor, Carol Maskin, to the show for a group case featuring the Von Trapp family from "The Sound of Music."   Credits:  Host: William Haddad Guest: Carol Maskin 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   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.

Willliam is joined by trauma therapist and clinical supervisor, Daniel Villanueva, to explore the mind of the famous Jedi knight from Star Wars legend.   Credits:  Host: 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.

In the show's first episode, William is joined by clinical psychologist and family program director, Amy Cousineau, to discuss Hermione Granger during the first three books of the Harry Potter series.   Credits:  Host: William Haddad Guest: Amy Cousineau 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   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.