Article for therapists · Brian Kennedy, MA, LMFT · 2025

The Inner Critic and the Longing to Belong

An Interdisciplinary Inquiry into Origins, Function, and Healing

The original interdisciplinary clinical essay for therapists, exploring the inner critic through attachment, affective neuroscience, somatic and depth psychology, IFS, AEDP, and contemplative perspectives. Also available on MFTA.

For individuals and couples: When Your Inner Critic Says You Are Not Enough →