Psychodynamic
Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy supports the journey of making the “unconscious” conscious, and is highly focused on the relationship between therapist and client. While we don’t stay in the past, we visit it and consider it more than some other types of therapy that are more focused on coping in the present.
I meet with people one on one to talk about how they’re feeling or what seemingly random topic is on their mind, and help them understand how parts of their life that hurt them in the past might be impacting them now.
You deserve a space to receive care that goes beyond coping skills.
It can be so frustrating to be someone who’s already pretty self-aware and has read so many Instagram posts on healthy coping skills that you could start your own account at this point. You can start to feel “crazy,” or “stupid” because you know you’re smart and insightful but you’re still feeling anxious or maybe even lonely.
Maybe there’s a part of you that understands your deeper struggle is your fear of being left, fear of being alone, or the fear of never belonging. When it comes to healing these deep wounds, it only makes sense that the therapy would go deep too.
How Psychodynamic Therapy Works
The first step is to schedule a free consultation where we can meet via video and talk about what’s bringing you into therapy at this point in your life.
During our first three sessions, I’ll ask you to share as much as you can about your life. We can begin wherever you like, and I’ll ask follow up questions.
After we’ve met a few times, I’ll be able to share some initial themes I’m hearing and make a recommendation of what I think could best help you.
We will pick consistent times to meet and I will continue supporting your journey, encouraging honest processing, and highlighting themes I’m hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I do need help with coping skills?
I’m happy to share any skills that might be helpful, but this is not the focus of this type of treatment.
Do you give advice?
I don’t tell my clients what to do, but I also don’t withhold my honest views if I’m asked. But the most important thing is helping my clients understand their own decision making process.
Is this type of therapy trauma informed?
There is no one type of therapy that is trauma informed or isn’t trauma informed. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, and I consider myself to be a trauma informed therapist.
How long will I be in therapy?
Sometimes people work with me for a few months during or after a time of transition, but most of my clients benefit from working with me longer term. This could be several years depending on the person.
How can this type of therapy consider my lived experience of oppression?
In the past, psychodynamic therapists believed in being “neutral.” I believe it’s impossible to truly be neutral, and we should not aim to be neutral when it comes to injustice. Your lived experiences of oppression are a crucial part of treatment.