Psychotherapist Josh Fletcher takes us on a tour of the inner mind of a therapistrevealing 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. Its everything you ever wanted to know about therapy (and maybe a few things you didnt).

Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletchers mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of lifes scariest aspects. Through the lens of four of his patientsDaphne, a wildly successful actor who still struggles to find contentment; Levi, an intimidating bouncer with obsessive tendencies whos 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 skeletonsyoull 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 arent 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 whats going on in your therapists mind before, during, and after your session. Above all, its filled with the promise that a better future is always possible . . . if were willing to seek help and do the work.