Psychology In Seattle Podcast I Fell In Love With My Psychiatrist - Therapist Reacts
Aug 29, 2025
Explore the intriguing complexities of falling for a psychiatrist, sparked by a viral TikTok series. Delve into the intricacies of therapist-client relationships, emphasizing the critical importance of professional boundaries. The discussion tackles transference, emotional dependencies, and the challenges posed by romantic feelings in therapy. Insights into the potential role of AI in navigating these relationships raise questions about emotional independence. The conversation also cautions against online harassment and highlights the need for compassion in therapeutic contexts.
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Transference Can Be Therapeutically Normal
- Clients commonly develop strong feelings toward clinicians through transference when needs were unmet in childhood.
- Dr. Kirk Honda views this as a normal therapeutic phenomenon that can enable corrective healing.
Ethical Violations Tend To Be Overt
- Boundary violations by clinicians are usually obvious, not subtle or conspiratorial.
- Texting at odd hours, sexual comments, or requests to date are classic clear signs of misconduct.
Monitor Med Side Effects Explicitly
- Ask about suicidal thoughts and side effects when prescribing non-stimulant ADHD meds.
- That monitoring is responsible psychiatric care, says Dr. Kirk Honda.
