With ‘Shrinking,’ therapy is more mainstream than ever. Is that a good thing? Therapists aren’t so sure

By Cody Mello-Klein February 17, 2026
Apple TV’s “Shrinking”

On Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” the running joke is that therapists are often in need of therapy just as much as their patients.

As much as the sitcom mines the lives of its therapist characters for laughs, it also commits to portraying therapy as honestly as possible. It’s not alone. 

“Shrinking” is part of a larger wave of media, including shows like “In Treatment” and “Sex Education,” but also on social media, that has exposed more people to the idea of therapy and mental health care.

Read more at Northeastern Global News

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