Cinema Therapy
Making sense of life, one blockbuster at a time.
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and professional filmmaker Alan Seawright break down your favorite movies, searching the characters, themes, and plots to find things you can use to improve your mental health, your life, your looks? and your cardiovascular fitness (nope.)
Join them and their guests as they try to improve life, laugh at each other, and keep Alan from crying over everything.
Psychology of a Hero: AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDERSponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/cinematherapy. For members in the US, therapy may now cost less. With insurance, many members pay $15 or less. Some pay $0. If you don't have insurance or you don’t live in the United…
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OBSESSION vs. Nice Guy™ Syndrome#sponsored If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at https://learn.nocd.com/cinema. Why is nice guy syndrome so insidious? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan…
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Therapist Diagnoses More DISNEY VillainsTaking care of your health just got easier, thanks to our sponsor Zocdoc — start here at: https://zocdoc.com/cinematherapy What happens when you lack empathy and compassion? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright react to more Disney…
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Therapist Reacts to PARANORMANWildwood is LAIKA’s newest stop-motion film, in theaters October 23rd, 2026. The Impassable wilderness awaits. Tickets on sale now! https://wildwoodmovie.com What happens when you let fear lead? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright celebrate spooky season…
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Therapist Reacts to FRANKENSTEINIf you’ve been feeling stuck or food stresses you out, check out Nourish at http://nourish.com/cinematherapyshow. What happens when we don’t receive safety, love, and belonging? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are taking a look at…
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Therapist Reacts to THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS (Finale) with Film Theory#sponsored Go to https://snhu.edu/cinematherapy to explore over 200 online degree programs and find your path forward. How do you learn to accept what can’t be fixed? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by Lee…
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This is THE END! Livestream Extravaganza!!!The crowdfund gets extended by 10 minutes with every new pledge! ➡ https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/cinema-therapy-studios/the-vessel-a-feature-film-from-cinema-therapy-studios?ref=final-livestream Help us get over the mountain, and fund THE VESSEL! A relationship drama/horror/comedy from Cinema Therapy Studios. Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan…
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Therapist Diagnoses DISNEY Heroes#sponsored If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at https://learn.nocd.com/CINEMA. What do we have in common with heroes? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker…
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