Manipulation in Therapy: How Some Therapists Cross Ethical Boundaries to Control Clients

Therapy is supposed to foster healing, growth, and self-understanding—but what happens when the therapist becomes the source of harm? This video exposes how some therapists manipulate vulnerable clients by fostering dependency, using emotional tactics like guilt or gaslighting, exploiting trust for personal gain, and positioning themselves as infallible authorities. These behaviors sabotage the healing process and keep clients stuck in cycles of confusion and control. Real therapy should empower individuals, not tether them to a false sense of salvation. Learn how to recognize the signs of unethical therapy and reclaim your path to true healing.