Who is Tony Soprano's psychiatrist?

Tony Soprano’s psychiatrist is Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Portrayed by Lorraine Bracco, Dr. Melfi becomes Tony’s therapist after he suffers panic attacks near the beginning of The Sopranos.

Tony initially describes himself as a waste-management consultant, but Melfi quickly understands that he is involved in organized crime. Their sessions become one of the show’s main narrative devices, allowing the series to examine Tony’s anxiety, family relationships, depression, violence, and attempts to understand himself. Melfi must also protect professional boundaries while recognizing the danger posed by her patient.

Her treatment of Tony creates risks for both characters. Members of Uncle Junior’s crew become suspicious that Tony may be giving information to a psychiatrist, and Melfi is forced to take temporary precautions. Later, her own therapist, Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, challenges her decision to continue treating Tony and raises concerns about the effects of therapy on a sociopathic patient.

Dr. John and Dr. Krakower are separate medical or therapeutic figures in the series. Elliot Kupferberg is Melfi’s psychiatrist, not Tony’s; that distinction is a frequent source of confusion.