In Loving Memory of Victor Yalom, Ph.D.

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(October 5, 1959 – February 26, 2026)

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There are those who teach us what to do, and there are those who teach us how to be—how to stand with humility before the mystery of another person’s pain, how to meet suffering with creativity rather than fear, how to see therapy not as a set of techniques but as a deeply human art. Dr. Yalom was one of those rare souls.

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As the founder of Psychotherapy.net, Dr. Yalom gave the next generation of therapists something few ever receive: a living window into the inner world of psychotherapy. Through his masterclasses, interviews with renowned clinicians, and his own compassionate presence, he made the invisible visible—showing us not only what masters say, but how they listen, how they hesitate, how they repair, how they stay present in the face of uncertainty. His work was not just instructional; it was inspirational. He invited us into a more spacious, more honest, more courageous way of being with our clients.

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An artist, entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and mentor, Dr. Yalom embodied the integration he preached. He understood that healing does not come only from correct interventions, but from the quality of the human relationship, the depth of our self-awareness, and the willingness to bring our full humanity into the room. His creative content, interviews, and teachings continue to ripple through the lives of countless therapists who will never meet him in person, yet who carry his voice in their minds when they sit with a struggling client.

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On February 26, 2026, Dr. Yalom intentionally left this three-dimensional world. Whatever language we use to speak of that choice, we can speak with certainty about what remains: a legacy of care, creativity, and profound respect for the therapeutic process. His work remains as a living classroom, a quiet mentor, and a gentle reminder that therapy, at its best, is an act of shared humanity.

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To Dr. Yalom: thank you for showing us how to be with others, with ourselves, and how to honor the mysterious, often unspoken dimensions of healing. We will carry your teachings, your questions, and your warmth as we continue this work.

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With gratitude and deep respect,
Ashfique Rizwan
and all who learned from your gift