What is Psychodynamic Therapy?

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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

Olivia Carelli

Stuart

Florida

My goal and life purpose is to provide individualized and compassionate care to adults, teenagers, and families in emotional crisis.

Taylor Barragan, LMFT, RN, CLC

Sunnyvale

California

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and current psychiatric nurse practitioner student. I also have training as a lactation counselor and in perinatal mental health. I work with people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, grief, and loss. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, burnout and relationship issues.

Kate Dufek

Seattle

Washington

Are you your harshest critic? Do you find yourself annoyed about your sensitivity or the feelings that arise within you? Welcome. I work well with folks looking to lead a life with more honesty, flexibility, and hospitality for their emotional experience. By challenging black-and-white thinking, harsh narratives, and helping you with meaning making around your emotional experience and responses...
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