Since “Couples Therapy,” television shows have explored the strange, sometimes disconcerting inner world of psychiatrists and psychologists. With “Alternative Therapy“, however, viewers will get an even more bizarre perspective – as its protagonist engages in truly bizarre sessions!
A peculiar relationship counselor faces an unusual challenge when she receives two troubled lovers who require help separating. She decides on an unconventional form of therapy that will stretch beyond all expectations placed on her profession.
Selva
Selva Salerno, known for her eccentric relationship counseling on television as The Love Guru, finds her career at stake when an unexpected couple approaches her with an unusual request: to conduct a type of couples therapy that pushes her beyond her professional expertise. She agrees to undertake such work but soon becomes embroiled in conflict between herself and a fellow counselor over this endeavor.
Elias and Malena discuss how their relationship developed and why it remains unchanged, while sharing their feelings. While doing this, Selva encourages them to be true to themselves while challenging them to meet weekly therapy goals – taking drastic measures if needed in order to compel action from both.
She experiences great success from her unorthodox methods and decides to publish a book detailing them. But while successful, Selva struggles with dealing with fame and attention. After being forced back home due to unexpected news, she returns with renewed energy; creating an amazing therapy directive for Elias and Malena which proves more revealing than expected – until an unexpected person comes along who pushes them beyond their boundaries.
Elias
One couple approached Selva with a surprising request. She developed an innovative treatment plan tailored specifically to them, challenging Elias and Malena to be themselves in therapy sessions. When their weekly therapy goal wasn’t reached on time, Selva decided to employ more drastic measures.
One of the world’s acclaimed relationship counselors finds her professional future teetering on the brink following one of her sessions going awry. While attempting to assist Elias and Malena separate, she encounters many obstacles. Their separation eventually succeeds but not without controversy – especially after going out for drinks with someone who pushes beyond their beliefs; lives will never be the same again!
Malena
An iconic counselor known as the “Love Guru” on a hit TV show finds her career unraveling after one of her sessions goes awry. When young couple Elias and Malena approach Salerno with an unusual request, Salerno challenges them to be themselves – as opposed to acting like someone they aren’t. Elias and Malena meet with Selva for their initial therapy session to discuss why their relationship began in the first place and why it won’t end; when their weekly therapy goal fails, Selva employs more drastic measures by taking them out for drinks where their beliefs can be put under strain.
Carla Peterson
Carla Peterson is one of the participants on Terapia Alternativa’s second season. As an attorney, her participation adds depth to the show’s narrative. Each day features a new couple; though previous participants in this series also bring along their sons.
A romantic comedy featuring two former lovers embarking on an unconventional therapy journey to end their relationship provides ample room for both comedy and drama, as it tackles key topics such as love, honesty and family expectations. A must-watch show for lovers of romantic comedies!
