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* BirthdayBeginning: The story begins on Izzy's birthday, feeling fortunate that it's merely overcast instead of the horrible weather of every birthday past. [[spoiler:The climax of the story is also on their birthday, one year later.]]
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* TheHerosBirthday: The story begins on Izzy's birthday, feeling fortunate that it's merely overcast instead of the horrible weather of every birthday past. [[spoiler:The climax of the story is also on their birthday, one year later.]]
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* LongTitle: In the grand tradition of light novels, the official title is much longer than it needs to be -- 21 words long.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Izzy, looking for the cats, and [[TheShadowKnows their shadow]] ]]
--> '''Relaxing with a purring cat can make people feel better…'''
--> '''…but did you know purring makes the cat feel better too?'''
''My Friend Took Me To A Feline Therapy Place For My Anxiety And I'm Starting To Wonder Where The Cats Are?'' (simplified as ''Feline Therapy'') is a light novel written by Canadian Creator/AlexZandraVanChestein, with illustrations by [[https://twitter.com/Satellite_09 Satellite 9]]. It is available to purchase [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/felinetherapy here]].
The story focuses on Izzy, a perpetually-anxious person, and their best friend Sasha. For Izzy's birthday, Sasha gifts an opportunity to try a new type of therapy. Izzy is skeptical, as they've already tried so many other ways to deal with their own issues over their lifetime, but is willing to humor Sasha. After all, what if this "Feline Therapy" actually does work? [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody ...What has Izzy got to lose?]]
This story has received two small expansions: [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/felinetherapy-artbook a collection of behind-the-scenes work]] and [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/therapywishes-comic a crossover comic]].
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!!Tropes:
* {{Animorphism}}: The titular therapy turns out to be temporarily ''becoming'' a cat, not spending time with one.
* CatGirl: [[spoiler:Izzy's state when they return to humanity, including "curves where straight lines had been; straight lines where I didn't like curves".]]
* {{Crossover}}: [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/therapywishes-comic Therapy Wishes]], a spin-off/sequel comic by the creators, features characters from another light novel by Alex Zandra, ''Cat Wishes''.
* ContentWarnings: One on the store page, and on the first page of the story itself, about how "this story deals with [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody altered states of sentience]]".
* FuzzTherapy: The opening premise of the story is the protagonist, Izzy, encouraged by a friend, Sasha, to try this out when other attempts to de-stress have failed. However, Sasha is hiding some very important details...
* GoneHorriblyRight: The Feline Therapy, as [[spoiler:transformation back from cat to human fails at first, because cat-Izzy doesn't want to return to the "bad dream" that is their original life.]]
* TheHerosBirthday: The story begins on Izzy's birthday, feeling fortunate that it's merely overcast instead of the horrible weather of every birthday past. [[spoiler:The climax of the story is also on their birthday, one year later.]]
* LongTitle: In the grand tradition of light novels, the official title is much longer than it needs to be -- 21 words long.
* TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody: [[spoiler:When Izzy finally accepts the Feline Therapy, they let themself drift away, and can only remember their human life as a "bad dream". It's to the point that they fail to remember things like what a reflection is, or that a grey-haired human couple are their parents, though they still know that Sasha is an important part of their life.]]
* MissingTime: The therapy was only supposed to last a weekend, but Izzy loses track of time, and [[spoiler:it lasts a whole year]].
* MorphicResonance: The [[PrematurelyGreyHaired grey-haired]] Izzy is transformed into a grey cat. [[spoiler:When Sasha tries Feline Therapy, they have a tuft of green fur on their head and tail to match their dyed hair.]]
* MundaneUtility: The ability to completely alter another person's form through guided meditation? Set up a small storefront downtown and advertise it as a therapeutic experience!
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Both Izzy's friend Sasha and the "Feeline Fine" staff are clearly devastated when [[spoiler:it seems like Izzy's transformation, which was supposed to be a temporary gift, is permanent]].
* NervousWreck: Izzy suffers anxiety from "everything", as stated when asked by the people in charge of the therapy. [[spoiler:The climax shows that one of the root causes was [[TransTribulations body dysphoria]], as they're notably less anxious and more open with others as a CatGirl.]]
* OfficialCouple: Izzy considers making their rooming arrangement with Sasha (which started when [[spoiler:Sasha "adopted" their cat self]]) "a bit more permanent" in the story's epilogue.
* OfficiallyShortenedTitle: Since the full title is long enough to cause technical difficulties on some web sites, it's also officially known as "Feline Therapy".
* PoorCommunicationKills: [[spoiler:Izzy's year as a cat convinces Sasha that they should've been up-front with their surprise birthday gift, and the "Feeline Fine" staff to be less coy with their methods, lest they once again have an experience they weren't ready to have.]]
* {{Portmanteau}}: The name of the therapy storefront is "Feeline Fine", combining "Feeling" with "Feline".
* PrematurelyGreyHaired: Izzy is depicted with bluish-grey hair, though it's never stated if this is natural or as a result of [[NervousWreck their constant anxiety]].
* RecruitedFromTheGutter: Not exactly "the gutter", as they had (and continue to have) a regular job, but [[spoiler:Izzy ends up visiting "Feeline Fine" every day after work following their experience, wanting to assist others like themself and be close-at-hand in case a similar incident occurred.]]
* SecurityBlanket: Izzy's friend Sasha tends to drape their jacket onto them whenever they get too anxious, which helps to calm Izzy down. [[spoiler:Cat-Izzy trying and failing to get the jacket for Sasha to help in return is what helps trigger their return to humanity.]]
* TheShadowKnows: Used on the cover of the story, though not a part of the plot itself.
* ShapeshifterModeLock: [[spoiler:Due to their extended time as a cat, when Izzy finally transforms back, they still have [[CatGirl cat ears and a tail]]. However, they prefer this appearance.]]
* ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing: When undergoing the transformation into a cat, Izzy shrinks to the point that their clothes become a blanket. [[spoiler:The eventual shift back doesn't give them clothes, too; Sasha quickly drapes their coat over Izzy, though they still get enough of a look in a mirror to realize their body has become curvier.]]
* ThereAreNoTherapists: Averted; Izzy has a regular therapist, though they find that communication with them is difficult until after their experience with Feline Therapy.
* TransTribulations: [[spoiler:Part of Izzy's anxieties is due to this, as when they end up as a CatGirl, curves and all, they admit to finally feeling comfort in seeing their own reflection.]]
* TrueCompanions: It's ultimately how much Sasha cares about Izzy, and Izzy cares about Sasha, that allows Izzy to [[spoiler:return to human form]].
* UnsatisfiableCustomer: Averted; after an experience in which everyone expects them to be ''completely'' and ''justifiably'' unsatisfied, Izzy is alright with the Feline Therapy experience and learned a lot about themself from it. However, the "Feeline Fine" staff feel incredibly guilty, so they persuade Izzy to accept a free lifetime pass. [[spoiler:Two, actually, with one for Sasha.]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Izzy, looking for the cats, and [[TheShadowKnows their shadow]] ]]
--> '''Relaxing with a purring cat can make people feel better…'''
--> '''…but did you know purring makes the cat feel better too?'''
''My Friend Took Me To A Feline Therapy Place For My Anxiety And I'm Starting To Wonder Where The Cats Are?'' (simplified as ''Feline Therapy'') is a light novel written by Canadian Creator/AlexZandraVanChestein, with illustrations by [[https://twitter.com/Satellite_09 Satellite 9]]. It is available to purchase [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/felinetherapy here]].
The story focuses on Izzy, a perpetually-anxious person, and their best friend Sasha. For Izzy's birthday, Sasha gifts an opportunity to try a new type of therapy. Izzy is skeptical, as they've already tried so many other ways to deal with their own issues over their lifetime, but is willing to humor Sasha. After all, what if this "Feline Therapy" actually does work? [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody ...What has Izzy got to lose?]]
This story has received two small expansions: [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/felinetherapy-artbook a collection of behind-the-scenes work]] and [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/therapywishes-comic a crossover comic]].
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!!Tropes:
* {{Animorphism}}: The titular therapy turns out to be temporarily ''becoming'' a cat, not spending time with one.
* CatGirl: [[spoiler:Izzy's state when they return to humanity, including "curves where straight lines had been; straight lines where I didn't like curves".]]
* {{Crossover}}: [[https://zandravandra.itch.io/therapywishes-comic Therapy Wishes]], a spin-off/sequel comic by the creators, features characters from another light novel by Alex Zandra, ''Cat Wishes''.
* ContentWarnings: One on the store page, and on the first page of the story itself, about how "this story deals with [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody altered states of sentience]]".
* FuzzTherapy: The opening premise of the story is the protagonist, Izzy, encouraged by a friend, Sasha, to try this out when other attempts to de-stress have failed. However, Sasha is hiding some very important details...
* GoneHorriblyRight: The Feline Therapy, as [[spoiler:transformation back from cat to human fails at first, because cat-Izzy doesn't want to return to the "bad dream" that is their original life.]]
* TheHerosBirthday: The story begins on Izzy's birthday, feeling fortunate that it's merely overcast instead of the horrible weather of every birthday past. [[spoiler:The climax of the story is also on their birthday, one year later.]]
* LongTitle: In the grand tradition of light novels, the official title is much longer than it needs to be -- 21 words long.
* TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody: [[spoiler:When Izzy finally accepts the Feline Therapy, they let themself drift away, and can only remember their human life as a "bad dream". It's to the point that they fail to remember things like what a reflection is, or that a grey-haired human couple are their parents, though they still know that Sasha is an important part of their life.]]
* MissingTime: The therapy was only supposed to last a weekend, but Izzy loses track of time, and [[spoiler:it lasts a whole year]].
* MorphicResonance: The [[PrematurelyGreyHaired grey-haired]] Izzy is transformed into a grey cat. [[spoiler:When Sasha tries Feline Therapy, they have a tuft of green fur on their head and tail to match their dyed hair.]]
* MundaneUtility: The ability to completely alter another person's form through guided meditation? Set up a small storefront downtown and advertise it as a therapeutic experience!
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Both Izzy's friend Sasha and the "Feeline Fine" staff are clearly devastated when [[spoiler:it seems like Izzy's transformation, which was supposed to be a temporary gift, is permanent]].
* NervousWreck: Izzy suffers anxiety from "everything", as stated when asked by the people in charge of the therapy. [[spoiler:The climax shows that one of the root causes was [[TransTribulations body dysphoria]], as they're notably less anxious and more open with others as a CatGirl.]]
* OfficialCouple: Izzy considers making their rooming arrangement with Sasha (which started when [[spoiler:Sasha "adopted" their cat self]]) "a bit more permanent" in the story's epilogue.
* OfficiallyShortenedTitle: Since the full title is long enough to cause technical difficulties on some web sites, it's also officially known as "Feline Therapy".
* PoorCommunicationKills: [[spoiler:Izzy's year as a cat convinces Sasha that they should've been up-front with their surprise birthday gift, and the "Feeline Fine" staff to be less coy with their methods, lest they once again have an experience they weren't ready to have.]]
* {{Portmanteau}}: The name of the therapy storefront is "Feeline Fine", combining "Feeling" with "Feline".
* PrematurelyGreyHaired: Izzy is depicted with bluish-grey hair, though it's never stated if this is natural or as a result of [[NervousWreck their constant anxiety]].
* RecruitedFromTheGutter: Not exactly "the gutter", as they had (and continue to have) a regular job, but [[spoiler:Izzy ends up visiting "Feeline Fine" every day after work following their experience, wanting to assist others like themself and be close-at-hand in case a similar incident occurred.]]
* SecurityBlanket: Izzy's friend Sasha tends to drape their jacket onto them whenever they get too anxious, which helps to calm Izzy down. [[spoiler:Cat-Izzy trying and failing to get the jacket for Sasha to help in return is what helps trigger their return to humanity.]]
* TheShadowKnows: Used on the cover of the story, though not a part of the plot itself.
* ShapeshifterModeLock: [[spoiler:Due to their extended time as a cat, when Izzy finally transforms back, they still have [[CatGirl cat ears and a tail]]. However, they prefer this appearance.]]
* ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing: When undergoing the transformation into a cat, Izzy shrinks to the point that their clothes become a blanket. [[spoiler:The eventual shift back doesn't give them clothes, too; Sasha quickly drapes their coat over Izzy, though they still get enough of a look in a mirror to realize their body has become curvier.]]
* ThereAreNoTherapists: Averted; Izzy has a regular therapist, though they find that communication with them is difficult until after their experience with Feline Therapy.
* TransTribulations: [[spoiler:Part of Izzy's anxieties is due to this, as when they end up as a CatGirl, curves and all, they admit to finally feeling comfort in seeing their own reflection.]]
* TrueCompanions: It's ultimately how much Sasha cares about Izzy, and Izzy cares about Sasha, that allows Izzy to [[spoiler:return to human form]].
* UnsatisfiableCustomer: Averted; after an experience in which everyone expects them to be ''completely'' and ''justifiably'' unsatisfied, Izzy is alright with the Feline Therapy experience and learned a lot about themself from it. However, the "Feeline Fine" staff feel incredibly guilty, so they persuade Izzy to accept a free lifetime pass. [[spoiler:Two, actually, with one for Sasha.]]
