Stories with Richard Shulman, Ph.D. Psychologist

Volunteers in Psychotherapy, Inc. (VIP) is an organization in West Hartford CT that allows people seeking psychotherapy for emotional pain to perform four hours of volunteer work at the charity or governmental agency of their choice for one hour of psychotherapy with a licensed professional. This revolutionary and common sense approach allows individuals to avoid being diagnosed as mentally ill or disordered, maintain complete privacy concerning their personal life and history and avoid the complex problems of dealing with managed care. Moreover, Dr Shulman's unique approach to helping people live better represents democracy at its best.