Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy looks beneath symptoms to the feelings, beliefs, and patterns that shape them, many of which formed early and operate outside awareness.

Rather than only managing symptoms, it aims to understand why they show up, so change can hold over time. Research supports its effectiveness for depression, anxiety, and longstanding relationship difficulties.

• Repeating patterns in relationships.
• Anxiety and depression with no clear cause.
• A sense of being stuck.
• Low self-worth or harsh self-criticism.
• Wanting deeper self-understanding.

Sessions are open and conversational. You talk about what feels most present, and we notice themes, feelings, and connections as they come up, including what happens between us in the room.

Psychodynamic work is often weekly and can be short or long term, depending on what you want.

• Do I have to talk about my childhood? Only as much as feels useful. We follow what matters to you now.
• Is it only talking? Mostly, though we pay close attention to feelings, not just thoughts.

• Relational Therapy→
• Attachment-Based Therapy→
• IFS (Internal Family Systems)→
• Somatic Therapy→
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)→

Sessions are offered by teletherapy anywhere in California, with in-person sessions available in San Diego. A free 15-minute phone consultation is the simplest first step.