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

Molly Russo

Oakland

California

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...

Erik Yazdani

New York

New York

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...

Bryan Ellingson

Minneapolis

Minnesota

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...

Emily Richter

Fort Collins

Colorado

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...

Rachel Relkin

New York

New York

Rachel has an integrative and eclectic therapeutic approach as she utilizes various treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma and grief counseling. Rachel believes it is important for her clients to feel empowered, more self-aware, and create a strong therapeutic...

Melissa Nicolaou

Washington

District of Columbia

Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or...