The Dark Side of Western Individual-Focused Psychotherapy
How it Severs Our Connections to our Families, Ancestors, and Community—and How to Fix It
By Patrick Dougherty, M.A., L. P.
Nov. 1, 2025
Reflections on racism, war and patriarchal violence toward women
Ever since I became a therapist nearly 50 years ago, I’ve loved what I do. I love the feeling of continuously honing my craft, challenging myself, and finding new ways to help my clients. And over the years, I’ve watched, filled with awe and inspiration, as our field has made exciting breakthroughs in trauma treatment. But for a long time, when I was the one sitting on … Read More