In Treatment (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is primarily conversational but explicit. Discussions involve infidelity, sexual fantasies, a patient's infatuation with her therapist, a teenage patient's sexual relationship with her gymnastics coach, and details of sexual encounters. There is no nudity or graphic on-screen sexual acts, but the nature of the discussions is mature and sometimes suggestive. An abortion is discussed and considered by a couple.

Violence is nearly absent visually, with minor implied or referenced violence. A patient discusses past anger management issues and physical altercations. There are references to an abusive home life and a character's memory of their father's physical violence towards their mother. The primary 'violence' is psychological and emotional, explored through the characters' intense dialogue and confrontations.

Strong language is consistently present throughout the season, used by multiple characters, including Dr. Taylor and her patients. Words like 'fuck,' 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'asshole,' and 'goddamn' are frequent, reflecting the intensity of the emotional content and the raw nature of therapy sessions. The language is generally used for emphasis and frustration rather than gratuitously.

The season is rich with mature themes, including grief, addiction (alcoholism), mental health struggles (anxiety, depression, insomnia), racial prejudice, childhood trauma, sexual assault, abandonment, and existential dread exacerbated by the pandemic and social unrest. Brooke's personal journey involves confronting her past, parental relationships, and struggles with codependency and self-worth. Patient storylines explore shame, identity, and the impact of systemic injustice.