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List of fictional psychiatrists. Name. Work. Medium. Author/Distributor. Actor (s) Misir Ali. Several (See Misir Ali) Novel series and films.
NameWorkMediumAuthor/distributorSeveral (See Misir Ali)Novel series and filmsDr. Alfred BellowsDr. Alistair CrownDr. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin"Ward No. 6"- Dr. Jennifer Melfi, “The Sopranos” Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) as Tony Soprano’s (James Gandolfini) therapist has been held in high esteem since she first appeared on “The Sopranos” in 1999.
- Dr. Linda Martin, ‘Lucifer’ A therapist who can look in the face of the devil (and adjust to the presence of a supernatural reality) is already likely to be something special.
- Dr. Amanda Reisman, ‘Big Little Lies’ “Big Little Lies” often goes dark. In season one of the series, Dr. Amanda Reisman (Robin Weigert) starts as a couples therapist to Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman) and her abusive husband, but, eventually, Dr. Reisman sees Celeste individually.
- Dr. Charles Kroger, ‘Monk’ Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is a brilliant detective on “Monk,” and relies on his long-time therapist, Dr. Charles Kroger (Stanley Kamel) for support, particularly around Monk’s debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Aug 12, 2019 · 16 fictional TV therapists, ranked from least to most likely to ruin their patients' lives. Julia Naftulin and Bethany Biron. Aug 12, 2019, 10:33 AM PDT. Over the years, therapists have become...
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- Jennifer Melfi — ‘The Sopranos’ (1999-2007) Since her debut on The Sopranos in 1999, Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, has garnered a lot of love and has been ahead of its time.
- Paul Weston — ‘In Treatment’ (2008-2021) Dr. Paul Weston, played by Gabriel Byrne, is a psychotherapist who conducts therapy sessions with various clients throughout the course of the show In Treatment, offering a unique insight into their lives and struggles.
- Frasier Crane — ‘Frasier’ (1993-) Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) is a psychiatrist and radio talk show host on the TV series Frasier. He provides therapy to callers on his show, "The Dr. Frasier Crane Show," and also seeks therapy for himself throughout the series.
- Charles Kroger — ‘Monk’ (2002-2009) Dr. Charles Kroger (Stanley Kamel) in the show Monk serves as the therapist for the show's protagonist, Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a brilliant detective with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.
Jan 1, 2024 · Vote up the therapist characters and fictional psychiatrists on whose couch you'd just love to talk about your daddy issues. Latest additions: Lisa Metzger, Dr. Alan Strauss Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Fictional Therapists
May 13, 2022 · The 10 Best Fictional TV Therapists, Ranked From Worst to Best. By Elizabeth Randolph. May 13 2022, Published 7:02 p.m. ET. Source: HBO. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and therapists have become a part of mainstream media thanks to some stellar portrayals on popular television shows.
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Apr 3, 2019 · Fictional therapists can be dismissive of their patients, betray their trust, or even traumatize them further with dangerous, experimental techniques—to say nothing of that one psychiatrist...
