This is: Nelson Pickerson.
He gives people brain hugs. "Brain hug" is his special word for therapy. His cases over the years were numerous, but uninteresting. Soon to be divorcees, depressed office workers, and maladjusted pets were the norm until he came upon the Tobie bunch. Eventually he solved their difficulties, but never really cured their problems.
Connections:
Hugger of: Mr. Leedun.
Expert on the subject of: Tobie.