To Call Myself Beloved

An intimate account of therapy told entirely from the patient’s point of view, To Call Myself Beloved offers a compelling window into the complex mix of vulnerability, connection, and power that shapes the therapeutic experience. After years spent searching for a memoir that captured the reality of contemporary psychotherapy - only to find shelves filled with books written by therapists - Eina McHugh set out to chart the full arc of her own therapeutic journey. Focusing on the small, human details, she reveals what it is truly like to lay yourself bare, whether one-to-one on the couch or in a group. To Call Myself Beloved opens up a world that is usually private, making the inner life of therapy newly accessible.