Therapy by the Book

Therapy by the Book

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 fictional characters from film, television, and literature. The show is available now on all major podcast sites, including Apple and Spotify, and you can follow on Instagram @tbtb_podcast. Thank you and happy listening!

Episodes

June 17, 2025 72 mins

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

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" ...

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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...

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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

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 

May 6, 2025 90 mins

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 Conten...

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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 G...

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

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 <...

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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 Str...

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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 unde...

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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...

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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 S...

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