Dr. Sophia Brandstetter

My method is grounded in Psychodynamic and Relational Theory. We all will work together to understand your thoughts, emotions, early-life experiences, and beliefs to gain insight into your present-day problems and unhealthy patterns. I encourage you to speak freely about your desires and fears, so you can identify feelings and thoughts that you’ve pushed out of conscious awareness. As unconscious thoughts become conscious, you are better equipped to integrate new ways of acting, instead of remaining stuck in habitual ones. By practicing carefully and tactfully, we will take curative steps ahead. I approach my clients in guiding them through major life changes. Discontent with the people and activities that once provided enjoyment, Relationship challenges and affairs, Sudden-onset illness, and loss and grief. Managing in a very healthy way is crucial. Our mutual goal is to create self-awareness and vision into the multifaceted components of all transitional experiences. Through self-dis