Understanding Psychodynamic Therapy: Psychodynamic Therapy is a therapeutic approach rooted in psychoanalytic principles, focusing on the unconscious processes and childhood experiences that shape an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It aims to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts and improve self-awareness. Psychodynamic Therapy is characterized by exploring the dynamics of the therapist-client relationship. Application and Scope of Psychodynamic Therapy: Psychodynamic Therapy is applied to a wide range of psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. It's particularly effective for individuals who want to gain insight into the underlying causes of their emotional challenges and develop healthier ways of coping. Psychodynamic Therapy is relevant for people of various backgrounds and can be adapted to individual needs. What to Expect in Psychodynamic Therapy Sessions: In Psychodynamic Therapy sessions, individuals engage in open and exploratory conversations with a trained therapist. The therapist encourages self-reflection and helps individuals examine their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, often focusing on recurring themes and patterns. The therapeutic relationship itself is considered a valuable tool for understanding how past relationships influence present ones.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Psychodynamic Therapy

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Dovid Silver, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Danielle Taylor, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Dating & Relationship Therapist

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Temimah Zucker, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Courage does not erase our fears; courage is when we face our fears.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Pnina Braun (Nina Reiss)

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Therapist, LMFT

Take the reins to steer your life on a new path to achieve your dreams, enhance your love life, and develop positive connections.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Meli Pil, MHC-LP

Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

The answers are within you; all you need to do is truly listen.

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic
  • 🌎 Holistic

Anna Sherman, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA

You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy - Nightbirde

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener

Chaya Travis

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Serving clients since 2005

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Alla R Shapiro, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Your life is your story. You have the power to continue writing your story, editing the outtakes, and control how each chapter is going to end. Start living the story you want to tell.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🌎 Holistic

Toby Diamond, LMHC, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" - Carl Rogers

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Liz Wallenstein, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Turn Your Biggest Problems into Your Biggest Opporutnities

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Nina Rapaport, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes ~ Jung

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • 🀝 Collaborative

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