I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply. My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic therapy, which means we’ll focus on understanding the underlying patterns and emotions that may be affecting your life. Together, we’ll work to uncover the deeper reasons behind your struggles, not just focus on the surface issues.

What to Expect in Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, we’ll take time to explore how your past experiences, relationships, and inner conflicts might be influencing your present life. This isn’t about quick solutions but rather understanding your emotional world so we can work through anything that’s holding you back. I’m here to guide you through that process.

Why Psychoanalytic Therapy?

Psychoanalytic therapy looks beyond the immediate symptoms to help you understand the deeper reasons behind them. As part of therapy, we may focus on the following:

• Gaining insight into why you continue with patterns that aren’t currently working for you 

• Understanding how your upbringing, family, and other relationships have shaped you

• Exploring the story you tell yourself about who you are, and how to change that story

• Understanding “unconscious” patterns - basically things that we do and feel for reasons that are not obvious to us. For example, why despite all your efforts you seem to date the same person that is “not good” for you over and over again? 

We are all shaped by different relationships and experiences throughout our lives. By exploring these roots, you can gain lasting insight and make meaningful changes in your life. It’s about freeing yourself from old patterns and discovering a more authentic way of being.

When you hear the word  “psychoanalytic” you might have an image of lying on a couch, talking endlessly for years on end. You may have even thought of Freud himself. Let’s put your mind at ease, you don’t have to lie on a couch to talk to me. And no, I am not just going to sit back and nod my head and tell you that your mother is to blame for all your problems. I am warm, interactive, and honest. I will challenge you. I will help you dig deep to understand yourself, and I will not just be a spectator in this process. Trust is one of the most important (and healing) parts of coming to therapy, and I strive to create an environment where you feel safe and supported to look at your stuff.

If you’re ready to dive into a deeper exploration of yourself and want support in navigating life’s challenges, I’d love to help. Reach out to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we can work together.

For more information about the efficacy of psychoanalytic (also referred to as “psychodynamic”) approaches to treatment, see this article - “The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.” by Jonathan Shedler