Therapist Reacts to The Sopranos (Blind Reaction!)

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3 жыл бұрын

This week I was given a video to blindly react to. Turns out it was the first therapy session from The Sopranos. I may be the only person in the world to still not have seen this, so it was a great opportunity to look at it from a therapist's perspective.
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@vtjbproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasseeee more sopranos ! The whole show is basically a psychology show, for every character involved

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try and watch some more soon Watch this space

@Jerrongamereview 3 жыл бұрын

@@Counsellor Even if you don't end up making any more videos about the show you'd still do yourself a massive disservice by not watching it. It's regarded by many as the best tv show ever made.

@joshm.1483 3 жыл бұрын

No don’t watch his last therapy session without watching everything else that happens in between and without seeing everything Melfi goes through along the way too - you will feel unsatisfied and perhaps confused

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@gacaptain 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many good interactions between Tony and the doctor in the 6 seasons of the show it's hard to think which one is the best. But the one where Tony compares an intense session they have with "taking a dump" lol is a very good one to explore next. Season 5 Episode 9.

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation I have a long way to go so need to get on and watch it all Watch this space

@ethanhunt2191 3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@hisholiness4537 2 жыл бұрын

Melfi was the worst "doctor" in the show (psychology is not in the same league as medicine. It's soft science). She never confronted him past season 1, which led to his downfall.

@Johnnysmithy24 10 ай бұрын

@@hisholiness4537Because Tony would get aggressive when confronted, she said this herself in an episode

@MrTomlette 3 жыл бұрын

The show is very interesting because Melfi keeps pointing to where Tony should "look" in order to feel better, and seeing him not only ignore, but outright deflect and benefit from decontextualized insights is masterful. It really shows how people behave when a situation in their life forces them to confront something and yet they still don't want to do it, but in his case is a situation spanning all of the show.

@maxeyre2024 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love more Sopranos reactions! This show is seriously great psychology analysis all around.

@barryselfon9023 3 жыл бұрын

You need to watch the entire series. You'd love it

@BarbGhig 2 жыл бұрын

Great analysis...Thank you! There are 86 episodes so we shouldn't expect you to see them all, but Tony's character becomes extremely dark by the last season and you would probably enjoy analyzing this evolution

@samwheller 9 ай бұрын

Saw your interaction with The Sopranos content creator. Brought me here. Looking forward to digging into your channel. Cheers.

@charlesswitzer8378 2 жыл бұрын

I have always wondered that if a psychiatrist knew a patient was an unredeemable sociopath--which Dr. Melfi realizes in season 2--would a therapist continue to "treat" them. I have always felt that it was her compassion--yet also a vicarious thrill for her in a way.

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

When did she realize it in S2? I thought it wasn't until she read that study towards the end 🤔

@TEEANVEE 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny I just started watching The Sopranos I’d wager to say we started watching this episode on the same day

@oak8667 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! After that the wire, and broadwalk empire :) for the great crime series trio.

@TEEANVEE 3 жыл бұрын

@@oak8667 okay I’ll keep boardwalk empire in mind. I already saw the wire and yes it took honestly maybe 2 seasons for me to get who everyone was but by seasons 3-5 I loved it!

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

@@oak8667 do you have one you are more partial to out of The Wire and Boardwalk Empire? I'm considering both but feel a little more partial to Boardwalk Empire because I love Steve Buscemi but curious if there's one you prefer

@metalfan4u 3 жыл бұрын

The sessions after the failed attempt on his life are super charged and interesting to watch, or when med goes to college.

@ivanove888 Ай бұрын

episode 7 season 1 is interesting because Tony explores his childhood and compares it to his current son. He thinks his son is doomed.

@Counsellor Ай бұрын

That sounds like the sort of episode that would be really helpful. I'll try and get to it soon thank you for your recommendation 👍

@Sithis-zs9cy 3 жыл бұрын

You should watch the full show

@ziggystardust457 3 жыл бұрын

Please do more. Could you please analyze a clear cut sociopath?

@masterofpuppets2004 2 жыл бұрын

there is loads of great scenes between tony and melfi for you to give insight on. i wouldnt imagine you have ever had a client quite like tony.

@CaptMWI 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my days pls react to the show, there’s just so many good therapy scenes and scenes out with that

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

I am on it. Say tuned for more reaction videos. Are there any other shows you would like to see a reaction to?

@tayzawolf6145 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@StrayedIdea Жыл бұрын

I must say I enjoyed the video. Obviously I am incompetent to comment on the counsellor`s notes here but one thing I really would love (and I am sure a lot of people would love too) is for him to address Tony`s take on the Strong silent type person. I don`t believe this was sort of "a control" thing but simply a personal quality that people should strive for for the greater good.

@moonpiespotlight4759 2 жыл бұрын

I feel Tony changed Dr Melfi more than she changed him.

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny I read your comment at first that Tony "challenged" Dr. Melfi more than she challenged him, instead of changed. Freudian slip lol? Maybe both apply 🤷‍♀️

@amanofiron8252 3 жыл бұрын

I think this video was interesting and you should just do a reaction to the whole show. I know you probably don't want to turn your channel into a reaction channel but I think this show is worth it.

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a few people tell me to watch it so I am going to make it a priority Watch this space

@anacardoso9822 3 жыл бұрын

It really is.

@Chimponaut 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that "I don't know" is usually used to not having to answer the therapist's question, if it's something the person doesn't feel like sharing. Is this true/common?

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

It can be Or it can also be because the client find it hard to connect to their emotions so really doesn't know as they can't relate it in an emotional way. The question I have is why would the client not want to share what they are feeling or thinking about with their therapist?

@Chimponaut 3 жыл бұрын

@@Counsellor I would assume because of shame or something like that maybe? Or just not being comfortable talking to a fairly new therapist about whatever the subject might be? I have had that with a new therapist, that I didn't feel comfortable with yet.

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

Trust is something that the therapist and the client mustnfor together. Its a colaberate process. Maybe discuss with your counsellor as they can help you to understand why the trust isn't there yet

@docducttape9270 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble figuring out where your forehead stops. Does this *mean* anything subconsciously? 🤔

@superkoopatrooper4879 5 ай бұрын

Ya, your dome bust be pretty small to be that far up your a__s

@bbmoff1 Жыл бұрын

Found this through Pure Kino referencing this video.

@micahpocket 2 жыл бұрын

you oughta see the scenes with livia

@calebrands4912 2 жыл бұрын

If you think that flirt Tony made in the first episode was bad, wait till you get to season five.

@MegaTruG 3 жыл бұрын

Waddup Phil! 👍

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

Hello How can i help

@oak8667 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the problem with all this is, the people that need therapy the most can't afford it anyway. So they don't get it and don't improve. They are at the survival level of just paying bills, keeping a roof over their head and eating (if they are lucky) The best poor people get is watching videos like this and getting cues or insight. In short, do more videos on the situations those on lower income people find themselves in, because they can't afford you professionally anyway and who knows it might get them to a place where they can. Crime shows are a good middle ground, of being interesting but showing some of the situations that never see the light of day for many of us (addictions, abuse, poverty etc) - If you read this all the best and good luck with your career.

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Yes it hard if you can not afford counselling However I am not sure where you live but I have worked in charities that offer free counselling If it is something you are interested in pursuing it might be worth you looking into? Maybe let me know what you are finding hard to deal with and I could offer some help

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

Many or at least some therapists offer sliding scale rates depending on how much you earn. I saw a therapist for yrs who specialized in BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). She didn't take any insurance & her normal rates were I think around $375/hr & this was yrs ago so would even be more now. Anyway I had been in a DBT group with her (therapy specialized to treat BPD) and everyone else dropped out of the group but I kept going & since I felt I was getting so much out of it & less from my other 1 on 1 therapist, I eventually asked if she'd just consider being my therapist. She knew I couldn't afford her regular rate and offered to just charge me $25 per session & honestly over time she even stopped charging me altogether. Her philosophy was that she made more than enough money from her other clients and that I was actually her "hardest working patient" in therapy and she could tell I was benefiting from the therapy immensely so she felt it was the right thing to do & she didn't need the extra $ so why not? Anyway sorry for rambling, and I realize that's a very specific situation but I've def known of other therapists who do sliding scale, my ex even went to a place where that's all they did. It is more difficult with the more specialized issues like BPD and other personality disorders but was sharing my story b/c just wanted to show there's always exceptions to the rule.

@Gigibaby88 2 жыл бұрын

Btw Counselor, I'm actually looking for a new therapist now...I don't know where you are located but you wouldn't happen to know of anyone good in the NYC/NJ area who accepts Medicare/Medicaid do you?

@bobkilla430 3 жыл бұрын

You should/need to watch his mother in this show to much better understand tony

@jblade5218 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely watch the sopranos. Best show in Television

@Counsellor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Would you be interested in reaction videos for other episodes too?

@jblade5218 2 жыл бұрын

@@Counsellor absolutely

@DavidSilva-vt5tc 3 жыл бұрын

Your analysis was amazing

@Counsellor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words

@anacardoso9822 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. But I really disagree with this view of emotions and the subconscious being like piss, a thing we need to periodically release to maintain health otherwise it's poisonous etc. People should deal with things primarily through their brains and their reason.