Psychodynamic Therapy

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.

I have studied Psychodynamic Theory since I was an undergraduate when I took a German Literature class where we read Freud in chronological order. My graduate studies had a psychodynamic emphasis.

I trained under psychodynamic clinicians and have a strong developmental trauma focus in my practice. I strongly believe that most people carry the experiences and relationships dynamics they experienced during childhood into their adults. Sometimes we need support in making these connections and developing new patterns.

We approach therapy through a contemporary psychdynamic lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences are influencing current relationships. As we form our relationships we have found that individuals develop deeper insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of themselves, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.

I have had training in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy and years of supervision with psychoanalytic practitioners. Most of my work is through this lens, to comprehensively get a picture of you, so I know what approaches to take in your treatment.

Psychodynamic means I care about what happened in your past. With awareness of our past experiences, we can better understand and heal our current selves.

Graduating from a psychodynamic program at Northwestern University, I have learned the ins and outs of how to counsel from a psychodynamic perspective. I am well acquainted with all the aspects of identity and how these, along with unconscious desires, come together to form who we are and how we interact with the world around us. We will use this information, along with other tools and techniques, to move forward making the necessary changes to live the life you desire.

I recently completed a two-year psychodynamic psychotherapy program through the Western New England Psychoanalytic Institute in New Haven, Connecticut. I use psychodynamic psychotherapy in conjunction with DBT

Our therapists offer their own eclectic approach, catered to each individual client, while also having a foundation in attachment based, psychodynamic therapy. We address current needs while also looking back at your past to relate where these patterns come from.

Psychodynamic therapy draws from aspects of one's upbringing, relational and family dynamics, culture, and past experiences to better understand how someone operates and functions presently. Essentially, it's peeling back the layers of one's past to put meaning to current life challenges, behavioral patterns, as well as symptoms of mental health. This modality often involved reflecting, exploring, and using curiosity to better understand where the origins of one's problems may come from.

I work with clients to look at their past and see how it informs their present lives. We work together to look at how past experiences, and traumas consciously and unconsciously show up in our present lives and how we can learn from and work with the material that is showing up for them.

In my practice, I utilize a psychodynamic approach to help clients uncover and understand deep-seated emotions and unconscious patterns that influence their behavior. By exploring past experiences and their impact on the present, I assist clients in gaining insight into their inner lives, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. This approach aims to resolve internal conflicts, enhance emotional resilience, and promote lasting psychological well-being.

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.

Psychodynamic therapy is the modern version of talk therapy. I like to use it when clients have issues that require more exploration of their past experiences to get to the root of the problem. While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on present thoughts and behaviors, psychodynamic therapy looks deeper into a person's past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns to uncover root causes that may fuel current emotional struggles.