May 14, 2013 | Arts / Entertainment

Therapy sessions re-enacted by puppets

There's a new 'reality' show on TV. Called Felt, the Logo series reveals the real life struggles of couples in sex and couples therapy. The catch: the real-life dialogue is acted out by puppets.

Twenty-four couples, both gay and straight, were given free therapy sessions, as long as they agreed to tape the process.

“We wanted to create a show about therapy, but we wanted to take the pain out of watching people talk about their sex lives,” said Micah Fitzerman-Blue, an executive producer. “Using puppets as an intermediary between the real and the adorable works. There’s nothing gross about a puppet.”

“Puppets almost create a safe zone,” added Rachel Clark, one of the counselors on the show. “It’s not gross, or uncomfortable. You can learn about relationships without falling asleep.”

Participants get to maintain their anonymity throughout the show. They are never revealed on camera, and even the producers never get to meet them. 

Counseling Kept at an Arm’s Length [NY Times]