When Therapy Becomes a Relationship

Dr Kirk Honda interviews two survivors of therapy abuse who are creating a docuseries, Amy Nordhues and Jennifer Kramer. Amy’s memoir is entitled Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. For more info on the docuseries go to: https://amynordhues.com/therapy-abuse-documentary/ February 4, 2026

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00:00 Introducing Jennifer Kramer and Amy Nordhues
09:43 Amy's story
18:23 Jennifer's story
48:49 What will the docuseries consist of?

56:08 Why might therapists blame the client?
1:22:18 Where can you watch the documentary?

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