Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic treatment that primarily focuses on the interpretation of mental and emotional processes. It shares much in common with psychoanalysis and is often considered a simpler, less time consuming alternative. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension.

I offer an integrative, psychodynamic approach informed by mindfulness. Together we will strive to understand how past experience has influenced present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors -- and access your authentic voice to make new choices that are aligned with your values and beliefs.

Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth form of talk therapy that explores the connection between a patient's past experiences, often from childhood, and their current mindset. It is based on the theories and principles of psychoanalysis and aims to help individuals gain greater insight into unconscious patterns that may be affecting their present behavior and emotions. This type of therapy is conducted over a shorter period of time and with less frequency than traditional psychoanalysis.

Psychodynamic therapy gives us an opportunity to trace the roots of coping strategies that may not serve you well anymore, even though they likely did at one time. We investigate your patterns with non-judgmental curiosity. A psychodynamic perspective gives us a lens to look through, with the help of memories and dreams, to sort out what is happening in your life now and what you want it to look like moving forward. I am trained in psychodynamic theory through Northwestern University.

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The roles we play in life now can be connected to our our roles, values and beliefs we learned when we were younger. My role is to help illuminate your emotions and unhealthy patterns of behavior that would provide you with the keys to unlocking the root of your concerns. By having a deeper understanding of your internal world, we will help you to make decisions that would lead to a more successful life.

A Psychodynamic approach enables you to understand more fully how your early life experiences inform your present behaviors, feelings, and patterns.

I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Chicago. Psychodynamic therapy, combined with other approaches, such as energy therapy techniques can be very effective in treating a number of conditions. That said, I don't get stuck on one or two approaches. That would be like a medical doctor who only prescibes penicillin. A good therapist needs a lot of tools in his or her toolbox.

Psychodynamic therapy can help people improve their quality of life by helping them gain a better understanding of the way they think and feel. The idea is that this will improve their ability to make choices, relate to others, and forge the kind of life they would like to live.

Psychodynamic therapy puts emphases on the psychological cause of emotional pain. Self-reflection and self-examination are its major focus, relying on the bond between the therapist and patient as its main tool. While it aims to alleviate ones negative symptoms, most importantly, its goal is helping people to live balanced, more satisfied lives.

My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning I am interested in how our pasts shape our experiences of the present. I am committed to ongoing education and continue to receive weekly supervision in psychodynamic theory and practice.

In my clinical work with co-occurring disorder populations, I have drawn from a psychodynamic framework to great success. This simply means exploring one's struggles and how they tend to repeat or consistently present in a variety of contexts. It is often deeply rooted patterns that one is not even aware of that may be the cause of struggles and dissatisfaction in life. In my work, I seek to deconstruct these repetitive experiences and replace them with healthy patterns of behavior and coping.

During graduate school, I completed a concentration in psychodynamic therapy for adults.

The psychodynamic approach focuses on exploring how past experiences, unconscious thoughts, and internal conflicts influence current behavior and emotions. It helps individuals gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, fostering personal growth and healing.