#superherotherapy

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The door to Dr. Eto’s office opens with a loud creak, followed by the sound of rapid footsteps and the echo of someone excitedly shuffling in. Billy Batson, still dressed in his Shazam costume, enters with his usual bright, optimistic energy—though there’s an undercurrent of hesitance. He’s still a little unsure about the whole therapy thing, but when Bruce Wayne tells you to go, you go. Dr. Eto stands up to greet him, a warm smile on her face as always.

Dr. Eto: brightly “Ah, Billy Batson! Welcome. Please, come in. It’s good to see you, in or out of costume. Would you like to sit down and get comfortable?”

Billy Batson (Shazam): looking around, visibly a bit uncertain but eager to make the best of it “Uh, sure. Thanks. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d actually be here. Bruce Wayne told me to, so… here I am, I guess.” sits down on the couch and looks around curiously “This place is… really nice. You’ve got a lot of toys. I, uh, wasn’t expecting that.”

Dr. Eto: laughs gently, offering him a toy box and a tray of candy “Well, sometimes a little distraction is helpful. I find toys can make people feel at ease. Plus, there’s candy. High priority, of course!” gestures to a small pile of candy nearby and adds, with a wink “I’m a big fan of sugar therapy—don’t tell anyone though, okay?”

Billy Batson (Shazam): grins, clearly more at ease now as he picks up a toy and a handful of candy “I won’t tell anyone. This is actually pretty awesome. I’ve never really done therapy, but hey, if Bruce says it’s necessary…” his voice softens slightly, his tone becoming more serious “…then I guess it must be.”

Dr. Eto: gently “You’re here now, Billy. And I’m glad you are. I know Bruce can be… persistent. But he’s right in this case. You’ve got a lot on your plate, don’t you?”

Billy Batson (Shazam): nodding, but there’s a slight edge to his voice as he opens his candy “Yeah. I mean, it’s hard enough being a kid sometimes. Then you add Shazam on top of it, and it’s just… a lot. Sometimes I feel like I’m supposed to be this hero all the time, you know? Like people expect me to always have it together.”

Dr. Eto: sitting down with him, nodding in understanding “I get that. You’re a kid with the power of a god. The expectations are huge, and it’s tough when you feel like you have to be everything to everyone, all the time. You don’t get to just be Billy Batson—there’s always that other side of you.”

Billy Batson (Shazam): visibly relaxes as he talks about it, clearly feeling the weight of her understanding “Yeah, exactly. And it’s hard when I don’t feel like I am him sometimes. Like, I’m just… Shazam—all big and powerful, and not really a kid anymore. I can’t just go to school, hang out with my friends, or do normal kid things. But then, when I try to be a hero, it’s like I’m not doing enough.”

Dr. Eto: nodding empathetically “That sounds like a lot to juggle. You deserve to be a kid, Billy. And you deserve to make mistakes, too. It’s hard to do that when people are looking at you like you’re supposed to have it all figured out already. But you don’t have to be perfect.”

Billy looks down for a moment, contemplating her words, but then glances over at the toy box again and picks out another toy—this time a small action figure. He fidgets with it as he talks.

Billy Batson (Shazam): half-smiling “I think I’m just getting used to this. I mean, who would’ve thought Shazam would need therapy, right?”

Dr. Eto: playfully “Well, Shazam is still Billy Batson, and Billy Batson is still a teenager with feelings and challenges just like anyone else. And that’s okay. You can talk to me about anything, Billy. You can be yourself here.”

Billy finally looks up from the toy, giving Dr. Eto a genuine smile, more relaxed than when he first arrived.

Billy Batson (Shazam): grinning “Thanks, Doc. This actually helps. I guess Bruce was right—therapy’s not that bad.”

Dr. Eto: smiling warmly “I’m glad to hear that. And remember, if you ever need someone to talk to, or if the stress gets too much, I’m here. Everyone deserves a break, even superheroes.”

THERAPIST NOTES: Diagnosis: Stress and Identity Struggles. Difficulty balancing superhero responsibilities with childhood needs. Pressure from high expectations. Treatment Plan:

Work on understanding the importance of being a kid and accepting imperfection.

Encourage breaks and personal time.

Help Billy establish healthy boundaries between his heroic duties and personal life.

Foster positive coping mechanisms for stress and pressure.

Continue utilizing playful distractions and positive reinforcement during sessions.