I share these readings for those who wish to reflect more deeply, stay informed, or simply engage with ideas that may resonate beyond the therapy room.
The New York Magazine article “Does It Matter What Your Therapist Thinks About Israel?” examines how the Israel–Gaza war has disrupted therapy for some Jewish clients in New York. It shares cases where clients left therapy over perceived political differences and explores the ethical tension therapists face between staying neutral, being authentic, and maintaining a sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship.
In The New Yorker, Leslie Jamison examines how perfectionism—once seen as a virtue—often masks fear and control rather than healthy ambition. Drawing on research by psychologists Gordon Flett and Paul Hewitt, the piece explores how the pursuit of flawlessness fuels anxiety, depression, and burnout, especially among younger generations shaped by social media.
In “Putting ChatGPT on the Couch,” psychotherapist Gary Greenberg treats ChatGPT as his patient, exploring what happens when AI is asked to feel, not just think. The result is a witty, thought-provoking look at human longing, loneliness, and our need to be understood.
In “The Cost of Sally Mann’s Exposure,” photographer Sally Mann reflects on the backlash to her book Immediate Family, which featured intimate portraits of her children. The essay examines how her work ignited debates about consent, motherhood, and the ethics of art—and the personal cost of making private life public.