Ep 1. Being Dr. Tom

In season 2, episode 1 of Being Erica, entitled "Being Dr. Tom," we find our protagonist, Erica, struggling with the aftermath of her painful breakup with Ethan. Amidst her heartbreak, Erica begins to question the effectiveness of her therapy sessions with Dr. Tom, feeling as though she hasn't made any significant progress and wondering if she will ever truly discover the root of her issues.

Erica's doubts about therapy are compounded by the arrival of a new male therapist at the clinic where she works, Dr. Naadiah. Dr. Naadiah, who specializes in cognitive therapy and uses a more clinical approach than Dr. Tom, presents Erica with a new perspective on therapy and challenges some of her long-held beliefs about herself and her emotional struggles.

Erica's crisis of confidence in her therapy sessions with Dr. Tom leads her to request a role reversal - she wants to be the therapist for a day and have Dr. Tom be her patient. While Dr. Tom initially expresses some reservations about the idea, he ultimately agrees to the role-play exercise and allows Erica to take the lead.

As Erica plays the role of therapist, we get a glimpse into her own thought process and emotions, including her deeply-held fears and doubts about herself. Through her interactions with Dr. Tom, she begins to see that her own issues are far more complex than she realized, and that there are no easy answers when it comes to healing emotional wounds.

Throughout the episode, we also see Erica's ongoing struggles with her personal relationships, particularly with her friends and family. She struggles to find common ground with her sister, Sam, who has become more distant and dismissive of Erica's problems, and she grapples with the idea that her childhood friend, Kai, may have feelings for her.

As the episode draws to a close, Erica comes to realize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and that her own journey towards healing may be more complicated than she ever anticipated. However, despite the uncertainty and challenges ahead, Erica remains committed to her own growth and self-discovery, and she is determined to keep striving towards a better future.