Child therapist from Long Island receives 7-year sentence for sharing child exploitation material: ‘Truly disturbing’
Long Island Therapist Sentenced for Disturbing Crimes A Long Island therapist has received a seven-year prison sentence for her involvement in distributing child pornography. Renee “Lina” Hoberman, 36, was convicted for pretending to be a father who subjected his child to horrific abuse, sharing a video of the act online. During a sentencing hearing in […]
A therapist explains the impact of Trump fixation on the mental well-being of Americans in therapy.
Following my opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal titled “Is ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Real?”, I received a varied and intense response. While some thanked me, others were quite angry. I faced accusations of excusing Donald Trump, downplaying harm, and even neglecting my professional duties. The hostility in some messages was palpable. What really caught […]
Dear Abby: ChatGPT has been more helpful to me than my therapist
Dear Abby: Seeking Help in the Face of Loss I’m a 50-year-old woman dealing with orthopedic issues from a metabolic disorder. Despite multiple surgeries and some mobility challenges, I have led a rewarding life, working as a special needs teacher, being a wife, and taking care of my grandmother. After my grandmother passed away last […]
Rosie O’Donnell’s therapist advised her to take a break from Trump for two days, but she managed just a few hours.
Rosie O’Donnell’s therapist advised her to “hold off” on posting about President Trump for a couple of days, but it didn’t take long before the comedian was back to criticizing her longtime rival on social media. The former talk show host’s seemingly relentless “obsession” with Trump has only grown. Just five days before Trump’s inauguration, […]
Stalker relied on ChatGPT as a ‘therapist’ while harassing 11 women.
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Violent Stalking A man from Pittsburgh, Bret Michael Dudig, has been accused by federal prosecutors of violently stalking at least 11 women across more than five states. They allege that he used ChatGPT as a sort of “therapist” and “confidant,” which, in a way, fueled his disturbing behavior. Dudig, a 31-year-old […]
Therapist in NYC receives death threats after discussing Trump Derangement Syndrome
A psychotherapist based in Manhattan, Jonathan Alpert, claims he has received a barrage of hate messages, including threats on his life, since discussing patients in his practice who he believes are suffering from what he termed “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Alpert, who is also the author of the upcoming book “Therapy Nation,” noted that he faced […]
Therapist claims Trump Derangement Syndrome is a genuine mental health concern
Psychotherapist Claims ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is a Real Issue Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist from Manhattan, commented recently that he believes Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a genuine psychological condition, with about 75% of his patients showing symptoms related to it. In a discussion on “The Faulkner Focus,” Alpert noted that many individuals express psychological distress […]
Therapist employs brain technology to assist veterans in recovering from trauma
New Brain Technology Offers Hope for Veterans’ Mental Health This Veterans Day highlights the mental health challenges veterans face, with a Marine-turned-psychologist suggesting that new advancements in brain technology could help change how these issues are understood. For years, the military has been trying to reconcile visible and invisible injuries, but with rising suicide rates […]
Three falsehoods your therapist is sharing with you
Current Mental Health Landscape Today, mental health is more in the spotlight than ever. Treatment options have surged into a multibillion-dollar sector, with the U.S. contributing to roughly half of global mental health expenditures. Astonishingly, nearly 25% of people in the U.S., spanning all ages, have received at least one mental health diagnosis. You might […]
Therapist describes ‘No Kings’ protests as group therapy on the streets
Protests Against “Royal Power” in D.C. During the recent “No Kings” protests in Washington, D.C., inflatable chickens were spotted hovering over a crowd that, demographic data suggests, was predominantly educated white women in their 40s. According to psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert, the protests represent a moment where emotional release and civic action are starting to overlap. […]