Psychodynamic Therapy focuses primarily on revealing the contents of a person’s unconscious mind to become more aware and, eventually, more integrated with their whole self.
Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on helping people gain insight and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and how they relate in the world. This comprehension can happen by understanding and releasing past experiences, developing skills that facilitate growth, or engaging in a safe, therapeutic relationship.
Counselors can use Psychodynamic Therapy in individual, group, couple, or family sessions. It can be helpful for a wide range of mental health concerns.
Critical to the process of Psychodynamic Therapy is the ability of the person seeking counseling to speak freely about their thoughts, emotions, and perceptions of experiences. Your therapist will help you address any defense mechanisms you use to avoid dealing with unconscious material. They then will help you identify the patterns you engage in and assist you in developing more ways of relating.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Psychodynamic Therapy
I am skilled in providing psychotherapy services related to anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender identity, roles, and expression, trauma, and life transitions. My foundation is focused on the strength of the therapeutic relationship through affirmation, collaboration, and trust. Through these methods I aim to create an open, safe environment in which clients may discuss, reflect, and create...
Many of the people that come to see me have in someway either lost their way in life and are tired of settling for the crumbs. Some come because of their lives have become out of balance and in some cases out of control in the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual areas. Others, because they are in a tremendous amount of emotional pain. My goal is to help you find a healthy way of dealing w...
Are you struggling with day to day activities? I am here to help. Drawing from my experiences with families, individuals, couples and adolescents while working at a Family and Youth Center, an alternative school for teenagers with mental health issues; I have counseled individuals and families from diverse walks of life. Each client is a unique individual needing their own structured support,...
***Accepting New Clients*** I have worked in the field of mental health for over 13 years utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), just to name a few. I have experience working with infants, children, adolescents, family's and couples with issues which include, but are not limited to,...
In practice I work with individuals, children, teens, couples, and families. Treatment is unique for each client and is determined by their own goals and needs. Areas of specialization include psychological assessment, cognitive remediation, anxiety, and panic attack disorders, depression, women's issues, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, geriatric issues,...
**Offering Telehealth Sessions** I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, low self-esteem, grief/loss and relationship issues. I believe that you already possess all that you need to heal, but often professional guidance and support is needed in order to move forward and live your life to the fullest potential. I use Cognitive Behavioral Thera...
**Now accepting new clients: children & adults** Therapy should be tailored to each person's unique story and strengths. I use a combination of psychodynamic therapy, strength based therapy, client-centered therapy, relational, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Together we can figure out what may work best for you in order to establish and meet your goals. I love working with an...
For the past 17 years, I have been providing individual and family therapy in home, school, and community. During this time, I have learned the importance of meeting individuals and families where they are, to build a safe and trusting relationship, and to promote healthy change throughout their lives. I work with individuals and families to create a comfortable and open environment to foster...
For many people, it can be a difficult decision to come to therapy. Often when people make that decision they are feeling overwhelmed and tired. In our work together we will help you untangle what feels difficult and disruptive in your life. I am dedicated to helping you understand where problematic patterns begin so that you can live a fuller life with more freedom. In my work with adults and...
Inevitably, we all encounter periods in our lives in which what we've learned to that point isn't sufficient for the challenges we now face. I believe therapy can be a rich environment in which to better understand ourselves and the world and to revisit what we want in life and how to get there. Whether you are dealing with significant anxiety or depression, or simply need a new environment to...
Life can throw many curve balls in a spur of a moment. However, you do not have to be alone in dealing with the psychological and emotional impact of these unpredictable and chaotic situations. You can acquire effective cognitive, emotional, and resilient strategies to overcome any stressor. You can place your trust and confidence in someone who is non-judgmental, empathetic, and patient in...
Lasting change is possible through a therapeutic relationship that is safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and engenders openness and trust. Our work together also values your uniqueness and specific goals. The client-therapist relationship is a chance to try new ways of thinking and feeling, being heard, understood and knowing yourself in a profound, new way. Psychodynamic therapy explores how...
As a psychologist, I assist clients in working through many difficult life events, mental health disorders, and general day to day struggles. I primarily focus on adults and adolescents with a variety of concerns including adjustment issues, depression and anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, gender/sexuality issues, and couples/marital issues. I am experienced and trained in several specifi...
Kristen Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. Kristen understands that everyone’s life experiences are unique therefore, she utilizes a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive approach to meet her clients where they are and to deeply understand her clients’ life experiences and...
I help clients with anxiety, depression, burn-out, work-life balance, stress, and trauma. My focus is on helping you resolve underlying issues that have led to current challenges and providing you with tools and skills to build a more satisfying life and greater well-being. I support clients who: • Feel stuck in negative behavior, beliefs, and thought patterns • Experience elevated levels of...
