Therapist Reviews Family Dynamics in Movies & TV | Vanity Fair

Marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile breaks down scenes of family dynamics in movies and TV, including 'Succession,' 'Little Miss Sunshine,' 'This Is Us,' 'Inside Out,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Addams Family Values.'

00:00 Intro
00:34 Succession
02:43 Thor: Ragnarok
04:16 Little Miss Sunshine
06:25 This Is Us
08:29 Inside Out
10:16 Mrs. Doubtfire
12:08 Schitt's Creek
13:48 Addams Family Values


Director: Jameer Pond
Director of Photography: Cole Evelev
Editor: Matt Colby
Therapy Expert: Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile
Creative Producer: Frank Cosgriff
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Jess Gordon
Production Manager: Marile Hodge
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer
Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
Audio: Gabe Quiroga
Production Assistant: Jermy Saint Louis
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Post Production Coordinator: Andrea Farr
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell



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[StephAnya]

I love breaking down relationships in film and tv. This was so fun! Thank you for having me ♥️

[aisadal]

I never knew how much I needed a therapist breaking down sibling dynamics in media, especially Thor and Loki, until now 🤩

[davenia]

I think what I always laughed about with the Addam's Family is that even though they seem so abnormal and the kids are constantly trying to kill each other, they are actually one of the least dysfunctional of families on TV or in movies. Morticia and Gomez love one another, passionately. They listen to their children and allow them space. They allow them to make mistakes but then to also fix the mistakes themselves. And yet, if someone asks for help, it is always given, without limits. Truly, they are the best tv/movie family.

[aneetababy]

*I really want her to dive deep into the Roy family(Succession) dynamics analysing the role of each of the members and their influence on each other, the interactions between them is what I think makes the show more engaging than it already is*

[iPeace]

I screamed seeing Little Miss Sunshine as one of the movies!!! That’s my favorite movie and I’m so glad to see whoever chose it at Vanity Fair has good taste!! That’s the only scene in the movie that I sometimes have to skip because it’s so hard to watch.

[erycapowell]

I just love her and her channel I’m so glad vanity fair is highlighting her gifts in a unique way!! Congrats to you Steph Anya!!

[Aurora]

Whenever I watch a video with her - whether on her own channel or as a guest on other popular channels - it is an absolute delight! She is amazing in her ability to get her point across!

[edbrown]

@2:27 that is the same thing my parent said. Glad you called it out. Saying "I did the best I could" the dropping the topic does nothing.

[darklordwendel]

I wish they hadn't used the scene where Wednesday says she wants to be normal, or had at least provided some context. Wednesday's putting on an act to get on the councilors' good side so that she can get back at them later. She's not expressing an authentic desire. Truly, Pubert (the baby) in that movie is the child to reference when talking about parents accepting their kids - because while Pubert is too young to truly be experimenting with his identity, Gomez and Morticia do have conversations about how to accept their "normal" baby and then do their best to go against what feels natural to them and provide Pubert with "normal" things.

[strawberrymochibear]

loved this therapist! she's so knowledgeable but also patient and kind. Would love to see her in more videos!!

[atiqahdiyana]

To be fair. Thor has spent almost every movie giving Loki second chances. I think the elevator scene was just him finally relenting to his exhaustion and just letting Loki do what he thinks Loki wants to do. He’s tired of the mind games. He’s tired of being the one to give second chances. He’s tired of being the one shedding tears and mourning over someone he loves but who has repeatedly stabbed him in the back. He’s tired of dealing with the consequences of Lokis actions. He’s got a lot on his shoulders having to deal with one crazy older sibling trying to destroy Asgard. He didn’t have the energy to deal with another. Dudes tired man

[yippiepieyay]

such a great video! another show that would be interesting to analyze is the umbrella academy. it has soooo many family dynamics between the siblings, along with their individual childhood trauma.

[habitualflair]

I love Steph’s channel! So great to see her talents highlighted on this platform.🙌🏽

[stephenyates]

So interesting how she breaks down the dynamics in these shows I would never think of these scenarios, I’m impressed!!!

[waywardmind]

She needs to be a regular. She's fantastic.

[ellaruth]

Wow, this was so genuinely helpful and inspiring to watch. The part where she's reflecting on the movie INside Out (haven't even seen it) - that comment about how to ask open ended questions to get someone to open up naturally is SO BRILLIANT AND OBVIOUS. I can't wait to try it. Also, just everthing else...but for sure as well at the end when she talks about reflecting back before responding - that's helpful!

[youllaskforme]

More of this incredible professional!! I love her! I love this!

[trulyjaada]

I love her!!! she makes this topic so understandable & clear-- please more of her!!

[clairejohnson]

I love every time a video comes out with her; I know somewhere there was one where she reviewed couples' fight scenes. She's so wise and experienced!

[ritazemgulyte]

Please do more of these! Loved the therapist. So interesting to see when she talked about the clip of This is Us where I wouldn't even have assumed there is anything wrong there with therapist asking those questions and that it would have been better to have them be there one by one instead of everyone together. More please!