In Treatment

- Season 4

(2021)

After a troubling dream finds home health aide Eladio reaching out in the middle of the night, Brooke reestablishes boundaries as his therapist. Later, when Eladio requests medication, Brooke switches her focus to his history of insomnia.

Colin, a self-proclaimed therapy enthusiast and proud child of hippies, arrives for the first of four court-mandated sessions, but his evasiveness makes a recommendation regarding his recent release from prison difficult for Brooke.

Brooke struggles to draw genuine answers out of her newest patient Laila, who's been dragged to therapy by her concerned grandmother over recent "life choices," before switching gears and empowering the 18-year-old to seize her agency.

After failing to honor a commitment, Brooke receives an unexpected visit from her friend Rita. Worried that Brooke is teetering on the edge of a bad decision, Rita illuminates an unexpected connection between Brooke's personal and professional lives.

Second meeting of Eladio, who takes care of a disabled young person in the rich family's home.

Colin chronicles the events that took him from "gold stars all around" to receiving serious demerits in prison. After connecting his troubling behavior to a feeling of profound powerlessness, Brooke challenges Colin to accept responsibility for his actions.

Before Laila reveals a surprising plan for her future, Brooke recounts a traumatic experience from her own childhood in an attempt to forge ties between them.

Although Brooke insists that reuniting with Adam will not awaken destructive habits, Rita recognizes her actions as part of a recurring pattern and encourages her to spend more time accepting the present.

Eladio has the house to himself and feels comfortable telling the whole story of his relationship with Jeremy.

Colin discovers the extent to which his authentic self has been stunted before making a startling request for his final session.

As Laila details her elaborate escape plan, Brooke links her desire to escape to a difficult childhood and social injustice.

Rita helps Brooke process a recent complication while struggling to accept a potential shift in their relationship.

Brooke receives mixed reactions from Eladio after sharing an unexpected analysis; Brooke and Adam discuss their future.

In their final court-ordered session together, Brooke mines the extent of Colin's evasiveness and struggles to form a comprehensive picture of her patient.

Concerned over her patient's disclosure at the end of their last session, Brooke presses Laila to open up about her understanding of love, sex, and the future.

Despite throwing a wrench in their plans, Brooke gains unexpected clarity on her relationship with Rita.

Brooke contemplates a decision on her own; Eladio shares a major development with his particular situation.

Colin decides to make a surprise visit after receiving some illuminating information based on Brooke's recommendation.

Laila is challenged by Brooke's therapy techniques. Brooke asks Laila to take the exercise further to expand her horizons.

Brooke makes mental preparations for a visit she has been avoiding. Brooke confronts the root of her pain.

Eladio really struggles when Brooke manages to get under his skin and pushes him to envision the future.

Brooke and Colin discuss their new working relationship; Brooke is astonished by Colin's distinct beliefs.

Rhonda is distraught over her granddaughter's disappearance; Brooke uses the situation to help Rhonda.

Brooke contemplates her future after some self-analysis that could lead to a better outlook for her going forward.