Books with Psychotherapists as Characters

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.