Author: Lori Gottlieb

Summary: This memoir was a fascinating look at being a therapist and included many engaging, emotional stories.

Author Lori Gottlieb is an experienced therapist, but that doesn’t mean she never needs a therapist herself! After a surprising break-up leaves her sneaking in a good cry between patients, she realizes it’s time to talk to someone. This is the story of how she builds a helpful rapport with her therapist and of the patients she’s helping at the same time. From her perspective, we get to learn about both sides of the therapist-patient relationships, as well as some of the experiences and training that led her to become a therapist in the first place. Read more »