The concept of "Family Therapy" in contemporary digital media has evolved far beyond its clinical origins. In the context of popular entertainment platforms like IMDb , "Family Therapy" often serves as a thematic framework for scripted, adult-oriented content that explores complex (and often transgressive) household dynamics.

Critics argue that by conflating "therapy" with "transgressive sex," this genre undermines real mental health treatment. They worry that vulnerable viewers might seek actual therapy expecting a dynamic similar to what they see in popular media featuring LaRue, leading to boundary violations and harm.

Remy Larue emphasizes that excessive exposure to entertainment and popular media can lead to: