Svenson Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

If you’ve struggled with trauma or dissociation, you might feel very alone. When the world feels like too much & people can feel unsafe, it’s hard to share what’s inside. Especially if your inner world feels like too much too. On top of that, if it’s chaotic, scary, or numb inside, figuring out who you are, what you want, & what’s safe might get confusing. It’s painful to feel alone, unsure what you need, & how to get it! I view it as my job to help you sort through & make sense of the conflict & overwhelm inside, access your strengths, & develop feelings of security & safe ways to relate, so things feel more stable & connected. We’ll start by building a safe therapy relationship where you can explore even the most vulnerable parts of you, including those that have been harmed or rejected in the past, at a pace that feels safe and right to you. Then the patterns and fears under the surface that keep things stuck will begin to emerge and we can untangle them and understand them. No one