Theo Faber

Theo Faber is a fictional character from the novel "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. He is a psychotherapist who becomes deeply intrigued by his patient, Alicia Berenson, a woman who stopped speaking after being accused of murdering her husband. Faber's professional focus is to understand her silence and help her heal. Throughout the story, he searches for clues about her past and the reasons behind her silence, revealing complex psychological themes. His role emphasizes the challenges and intricacies of understanding the human mind, therapy, and the impact of trauma.