I also am surprised this does not happen more often, but for a different reason. In my (admittedly limited) experience with/knowledge of NYC therapists, I have been struck by a real lack of professionalism. I’ve seen flirtation with patients, inappropriate dress, inappropriate advice, etc. There’s something about delving into the human psyche that attracts dodgy participants on BOTH sides of the couch. It seems to me, in my (again, limited) experience, that there’s plenty of instability to go around – both sides have a full book of matches and a full tank of gasoline.
Present company excepted, of course.





