Psychoanalytic

We approach therapy through a contemporary psychoanalytic lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences are influencing current relationships. As we form our relationships we have found that individuals develop deeper insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of themselves, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.

The Psychoanalytic model is client-centered and focuses on the past experiences of each client. Past experiences often impact current life situations which can hinder productive growth in the here and now. Past experiences such as childhood trauma or family life cycles are addressed to identify behavioral patterns that require change in the clients life.

I have had extensive training with one of the developers of Relational Psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I have received two years of training at a Relational Psychoanalytic Institute.

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association.

I am trained in Freudian drive theory and psychosexual development, ego psychology, object-relational theory, and relational theory.

Nearly 10 years of clinical experience using Object Relations Psychotherapy.

Under this umbrella falls many theories and approaches such as : object relations and modern psychoanalysis. Object relations is in a nutshell you relate to others including partners how your caregiver related to you. We all strive for perfection but it is really about being "good enough". Modern psychoanalysis is focusing on protecting from self attacks and self-sabotage. (cue Bestie Boys music). The therapist job is to have the client "say everything."

With extensive post-graduate training in psychoanalysis, I specialize in deep, insight-driven therapy that goes beyond symptom management. Psychoanalysis is an investment in lasting transformation—helping you uncover unconscious patterns, heal at the root, and create real change. If you feel stuck despite past therapy, this approach offers the depth needed for true self-discovery and emotional freedom.

I completed a 5-year post-graduate program in psychoanalysis at Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis and awaiting licensure as a psychoanalyst.

My training is grounded in relational psychodynamic therapy, an integrative approach that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. By exploring past and present relational patterns, we create a space for deeper self-awareness, healing, and growth.

Modern psychoanalysts recognize the individuality of each person. We aim to understand the unconscious forces that may interfere with living fulfilling lives. By creating a non-judgmental space, the analyst helps people talk about feelings, thoughts and fantasies they may not have known they had. By accepting all these thoughts and feelings as valuable information, the analyst helps people learn to tolerate painful feelings and accept the disturbing and sometimes intriguing parts of themselves.

I practice contemporary psychoanalytic therapy. This means I pay attention to how your past relationships affect the way you learn to regulate and manage emotions in your day-to-day life. Our brains are built through repeated interactions with our earliest relationships and environments, and can be changed through the experience of a new relationship: therapy. This means I consider our work in session as a chance to learn new ways of experiencing your emotions that lead to joy-filled life.

I integrate psychoanalytic principles to explore how unconscious processes, early experiences, and relational patterns shape current thoughts and behaviors. By fostering deep self-awareness, I help clients uncover underlying conflicts, emotional patterns, and core beliefs that influence their psychological well-being. My approach facilitates meaningful personal growth, improved relationships, and long-term emotional resilience.

I integrate psychoanalytic principles to explore how unconscious processes, early experiences, and relational patterns shape current thoughts and behaviors. By fostering deep self-awareness, I help clients uncover underlying conflicts, emotional patterns, and core beliefs that influence their psychological well-being. My approach facilitates meaningful personal growth, improved relationships, and long-term emotional resilience.

I see my role as a collaborator and supporter as you navigate a deeper understanding of yourself in a non-judgmental and affirming environment. I approach therapy from a relational and trauma-informed lens and believe in providing a space where you can feel seen, heard, and met where you are. At the core of all of this, my focus is always on building an authentic, trusting, and empathetic therapeutic relationship through which we can explore, learn, heal, and grow.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns and unresolved conflicts from past experiences that influence present behavior and emotions. By bringing these to awareness, clients gain deeper insight into their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to break free from unhealthy patterns. This approach fosters personal growth and emotional healing by addressing the root causes of current struggles, ultimately leading to greater self-understanding and lasting change.