In Confidence: Four Years of Therapy

by Roberta Israeloff

The author recounts her experiences undergoing psychotherapy, and the stresses of parenthood that led her to seek help

213 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1989

Reviews

[Neal Tognazzini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up at a used bookstore in the psychology section, and I found it to be honest and relatable, even if it lost a bit of steam toward the end, and even if the dreams she described having seemed a bit too on the nose. I did think she captured well the sense of specialness involved in the relationship with one’s therapist. If only we could also read an account of these four years from her therapist’s perspective too!

[Arleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting perspective on a young woman's experience in therapy.
Found the first half of the book to be slow. Thought about giving up.
Ended up reading the rest of the book with a bit more enthusiasm.
Thinking the first half could have been edited a bit. Writer is
sincere and credible in her telling of her personal experience, however,
I would have been more interested if it was pared down. Would consider reading other
books by Ms. Israeloff. I read this book 20 years after publication after finding it in my
bookcase behind others.....perhaps it is time to take a look and see what else she has published in the meantime! We've all grown up in the meantime.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting account of a woman's experience in therapy.