Here are some notable fiction books featuring psychotherapists as characters:
1. **"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides**
A psychotherapist attempts to unravel the mystery behind a famous painter who has become mute after a violent incident.
2. **"Ordinary People" by Judith Guest**
This novel explores the emotional aftermath of a family tragedy and the relationship between a teenage boy and his therapist.
3. **"The Interpretation of Murder" by Jed Rubenfeld**
Set in 1909 New York, this mystery features Sigmund Freud as a character, blending psychoanalysis with detective work.
4. **"Sybil" by Flora Rheta Schreiber**
Based on a real case, this novel centers on a woman with multiple personalities and her relationship with her therapist.
5. **"Good Will Hunting" by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck**
In this screenplay, the relationship between a therapist and a young math prodigy with a troubled past becomes transformative for both.
6. **"I'm Thinking of Ending Things" by Iain Reid**
A psychological thriller with philosophical and psychological themes, featuring a character who grapples with existential dread.
7. **"The Treatment" by Mo Hayder**
In this dark thriller, a detective and a psychotherapist work together to solve a disturbing case involving family trauma.
8. **"An Unquiet Mind" by Kay Redfield Jamison**
This autobiographical novel offers insight into the author’s life as both a clinical psychologist and a person with bipolar disorder.
9. **"Blue Monday" by Nicci French**
This is the first in a series featuring psychotherapist Frieda Klein, who becomes involved in solving complex cases while balancing her own life.
10. **"Shrink Rap" by Robert B. Parker**
Part of the Sunny Randall series, this novel features a psychotherapist who collaborates with a private investigator to tackle relationship issues.
11. **"Talk Before Sleep" by Elizabeth Berg**
A story of friendship and emotional exploration, focusing on a therapist who supports her friend through a life-altering illness.
12. **"The Marriage Pact" by Michelle Richmond**
A thriller with a marriage therapist who dives into a dangerous social experiment, raising questions about relationship dynamics.
13. **"Therapy" by David Lodge**
This novel is about a successful television writer who seeks therapy to find relief from a painful knee and deeper psychological pain.
14. **"The Hypnotist" by Lars Kepler**
This Scandinavian thriller follows a psychiatrist who uses hypnosis to unlock secrets in a criminal investigation.
These books span various genres, from thrillers to dramas, giving nuanced portrayals of therapists and their complex relationships with patients.
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