And How Does That Make You Feel?

Everything You (N)ever Wanted to Know About Therapy

By: Joshua Fletcher

Narrated by: Joshua Fletcher

Psychotherapist Josh Fletcher takes us on a tour of the inner mind of a therapist—revealing a hilariously candid point of view on the therapeutic process, a practical guide to therapy, and maybe a few more cobwebs and dark corners than one might expect. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about therapy (and maybe a few things you didn’t).

Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletcher’s mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of life’s scariest aspects. Through the lens of four of his patients—Daphne, a wildly successful actor who still struggles to find contentment; Levi, an intim­idating bouncer with obsessive tendencies who’s trapped in a sex cult; Zahra, an anxious, people-pleasing doctor in the midst of unpacking serious trauma; and Noah, a shy newcomer with some major closet skeletons—you’ll share in their self-discovery and recovery as they untangle themselves from an all-too-familiar web of emotions. In between sessions, Fletcher struggles to balance his own well-being with that of his patients as details from his sometimes messy but always heartfelt personal life reveal that therapists aren’t immune to getting tripped up by the same hurdles as the rest of us.

And How Does That Make You Feel? is a primer on what to expect from therapy, how to find the right therapist, and the most common afflictions treated in therapy (such as depression, OCD, and panic attacks) as well as a darkly hilarious narrative about what’s going on in your thera­pist’s mind before, during, and after your session. Above all, it’s filled with the promise that a better future is always possible . . . if we’re willing to seek help and do the work.

Best book about mental health I have ever read

This book provided me with many laughs, tears, and helped me feel fulfilled after reading it.
Joshua Fletcher is an exceptional author, he provides so much valuable information on anxiety disorders and does it in a way that resonates with readers. His humor is also refreshing. I have been recommending this book to everyone.

Recommendation 5⭐️

A follower of mine recommended this book after I had multiple panic attacks that led me to an emergency room visit. It was exactly what I needed at that time. Josh is the first person/ author that I have listened to/ read that actually described how I felt in words. So many things I have thought to myself, but couldn’t get out, made me not feel so alone. An incredible story. An incredible author! Highly recommend!

So good! Highly recommend!

Funny, sad, inspiring, and so interesting to hear a therapist’s point of view. So many people expect judgement from therapists and this story shows the compassion, empathy, and care that is most often the reality.

Excellent Read

Mr. Fletcher does an outstanding job by letting the reader know what goes through the mind of a professional in the life of a clinical therapist. It starts off strong and keeps you engaged throughout. All the emotions are displayed here, which makes this such an enjoyable listen.

Crutched this in under 48 hours.

I listened to the whole audiobook in less than two days. I loved it. As someone who's been dealing with disordered anxiety on and off for most of her adult life, and is finally in the process of seeking therapy, I found this book to be incredibly helpful. Josh's stories about his clients were fascinating. It's really interesting to step inside the mind of a therapist.