# 052026 ~ Help or a Crutch? - Frank Rubino

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Podcast: [The Lucy Ann Lance Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lucy-ann-lance-show-6923565)
Published: 2026-05-20T14:20:00+00:00
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May 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank discusses psychotherapy, defining it as a talking and self-discovery process with a mental health professional, without medication. He addresses the concern of therapy becoming a “crutch” when patients rely too heavily on it, rather than using it as a tool for independent growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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