Mandy Marx - Devious Psychoanalyst Manipulation - A Dangerous Game

Manipulation in Psychoanalysis: An Exploration

A psychoanalyst begins a session with a long-term client, emphasizing the importance of the meeting. The analyst acknowledges the client’s issues with arousal and his fetishization of her, suggesting that instead of resisting these feelings, they can be utilized for therapeutic progress. The analyst encourages the client to regain control over his life and arousal, proposing that he use his fetish in appropriate contexts, such as with his partner. The conversation shifts to the client’s struggles with arousal, highlighting his tendency to feel the urge to masturbate after sessions. The analyst suggests using her image as a tool for the client to manage his arousal more effectively in his personal life. She plans to provide him with pictures of herself for him to use as a stimulus when he finds himself unable to get hard with his partner. The analyst acknowledges the potential for manipulation, recognizing that her requests for after-hours meetings and sharing provocative images could influence the client. Despite the ethical boundaries of their professional relationship, she continues to explore the client’s feelings toward her, reinforcing that he cannot have her physically, even as he indulges in his fantasies. The session concludes with the analyst reiterating her role and the need for professionalism, while simultaneously acknowledging the power dynamics in their relationship. She encourages the client to use the pictures as a means of addressing his arousal issues, emphasizing the importance of frequent practice to overcome his challenges in intimate situations with his partner. The session ends with the client being sent home with the images, leaving the dynamics of their relationship and its implications open for contemplation.