Therapist Reacts to Movie Therapist: GOOD WILL HUNTING

How does Robin Williams’ portrayal of a therapist measure up to what therapy is like in real life? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Good Will Hunting to talk about the portrayals of therapy and therapists in this film. (Hint: he’s Jonathan’s favorite movie therapist.) They also talk about Matt Damon’s character’s journey, moving from pushing people away to facing his past trauma and learning to be vulnerable. Become a Cinema Therapy Hero by joining our membership site: Get some popcorn at and use code CTherapy for 10% off! Learn more about Jonathan’s trauma-healing program at Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright & Alan Seawright Edited by: Trevor Horton Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen English Transcription by: Anna Preis