Final Thoughts

Please step out of your box.
This show was created and filmed for informative entertainment. The shrinks and clients are cast. The clients were cast based on their presenting problems and willingness to share them on TV. They were then matched to the shrinks that were most likely to identify/treat/are dealing with/have dealt with similar problems in their own lives. Then the producers amplify everything to make good TV. Good/interesting TV doesn't just happen - producers have to get in the kitchen and make things happen with the right ingredients. Sure parts may seem a little out there and some parts are not even close to what some therapists' have witnessed. The show has to be tame enough to be palatable for wide range of audiences and interesting enough to keep viewers watching. I feel they have created a happy balance and will keep watching for now.

Typical reality show from Bravo
As a therapist, I was enthusiastic about a new "reality show" focused on my profession. I found it interesting when the show focused on the lives on the psychologist. Just don't think this is how the typical shrink in LA lives. I was distracted by the obviously fake patient sessions talking about their partner's genitalia and other graphic sexual information. This felt like filler, and was quite tedious...I wish they focused more on the psychologist's personal lives outside work and their reasons for entering the profession. In addition, I would be surprised in the cast of the show still have their licenses by the end of season 1. If I was in their position, I wouldn't want to be filmed while using excessive profanity or laying in a bathtub naked. Overall, this is a decent show that has plenty of room for improvement in future episodes.

I love this show.
I will admit that I only began watching this show because I went to school with Dr. Eris, but I am really entertained by it! Can't wait to see next week's episode!

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