Jeanne Safer

Jeanne Safer, Ph.D., is a renowned American psychoanalyst and psychotherapist based in New York City. She has been in private practice for over forty-five years and is known for her insightful exploration of psychological issues that are often overlooked, termed as 'Taboo Topics'.


Some of her acclaimed books include The Golden Condom, Beyond Motherhood, and The Normal One. Her latest book, I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics, delves into the challenges faced by politically-mixed couples and is informed by her own experiences as a liberal married to a conservative.


Dr. Safer has shared her expertise on various platforms, including MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Fox News "Kennedy," C-SPAN, CNN, and NPR broadcasts. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more.


She resides in New York City with her husband, the historian and political journalist Richard Brookhiser.

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