actor jason segel and executive producer brett goldstein believe they can. they're out to prove it in their new show. abc's mona kosar abdi sat down with the pair to learn more. >> it's easy so view your therapist just as an authority figure who knows the best for you. but they're also just a human being going through their own struggles and adversities and rock bottoms just like you are. >> reporter: that therapist, actor jason segel's latest character. a counselor in way over his head. >> what's on your mind today? >> like, i want to change but i'm not particularly open to make those changes. >> they say laughter is the best medicine. >> i've always felt like comedy is more than just escapism, it's a great way to tackle issues. >> reporter: the comedian playing a grieving clinician who deploys unconventional methods to help his clients in apple tv's newest comedy "shrinking." >> he kept going on and on about how dumb i am. but he loves me. >> your husband is emotionally abusive, he's not working on it, he doesn't intend to. just leave him. >> okay. >> expl