Psychology Today | 02.06.2026 02:07
Have you ever wondered what therapists are really like behind the scenes? Let’s look past the Hollywood clichés and outdated stereotypes. To give you a clear picture of what a modern mental health professional actually does, let’s bust five stubborn "shrink myths" still floating around today (Of course, there are plenty of others, but this is a brief blog post, not an academic textbook.)