Marty Markowitz, a wealthy but vulnerable fabric business owner.

Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf, a psychiatrist who gradually took over Marty's finances, home, and family life.

This guide explores the true story, podcast, and Apple TV+ series " The Shrink Next Door ," which chronicles the 30-year manipulation of Marty Markowitz by his psychiatrist, Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf. 🎙️ The Real Story & Podcast

After three decades, Marty broke free in 2010. In 2021, the New York Department of Health revoked Herschkopf's medical license for professional misconduct. 📺 Apple TV+ Miniseries

Released in 2021, the adaptation stars and Paul Rudd in a rare dark-comedy-drama collaboration.

Ike isolated Marty from his sister, Phyllis, and convinced him to name Ike as the sole heir to his estate.

The saga began when journalist Joe Nocera noticed a bizarre dynamic at a neighbor's house in the Hamptons. He discovered that the man everyone thought was the owner was actually the psychiatrist of the real owner, Marty Markowitz.