Psychodynamic Therapy

Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies: One Year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate Student Society Member Volunteer Committee Member

I was primarily trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, which new clients often hear from me during our initial phone consultation. I describe this form of therapy as a way of thoroughly examining patterns within our lives, often beginning with the family of origin, which has persisted within our relationships and are no longer working for us. Psychodynamic therapy explores habits and relationship dynamics to assist individuals in finding a way to cope more effectively with challenges.

Received training in psychodynamic schools of thought in my graduate training.

I have had training in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy and years of supervision with psychoanalytic practitioners. Most of my work is through this lens, to comprehensively get a picture of you, so I know what approaches to take in your treatment.

What happens between us as we relate is often a microcosm of the outside world. How important to understand this with clarity and compassion. My expertise here, again, is in the lifelong practice towards authentic relationally.

Practiced from this approach for several years, including a year long rotation during my internship training year, which involved lectures, practical components, and one-on-one supervision.

Psychodynamic therapy can help you learn to spot patterns in your feelings, behavior, and relationships and become aware of aspects of yourself that you may not have understood before. Once you have more insight and awareness into connections between past and present, you can work toward resolving repressed emotions and changing your behavior in the present.

Using a psychodynamic approach helps clients make connections between past experiences, family history, and present behavior. Sometimes understanding our inner-workings can help us understand our deepest needs.

My psychodynamic training and experience supports my clients to get to the root of the challenges they face in their close relationships and develop the tools and capacities to free themselves from their past patterns. I have completed an advanced 3 year training program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and I continue to train and consult weekly with two late career psychoanalysts.

I invite you to explore the deeper layers of your thoughts and feelings to uncover the roots of your experiences. If you’re feeling empty or struggle with commitments, this is a safe space for you. Together, we’ll address your anxieties about death, health, and important life choices while empowering you to take responsibility for your decisions. This approach is perfect if you feel isolated despite having supportive friends or face chronic health challenges.

In my practice, I utilize a psychodynamic approach to help clients uncover and understand deep-seated emotions and unconscious patterns that influence their behavior. By exploring past experiences and their impact on the present, I assist clients in gaining insight into their inner lives, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. This approach aims to resolve internal conflicts, enhance emotional resilience, and promote lasting psychological well-being.

Using a psychodynamic approach in therapy, I will listen for how your developmental experiences inform the person you are today. We'll explore how this insight can make way for behavioral change, as well as how we can acknowledge your inherent strengths and gifts.

At its core, my graduate program is centered around psychodynamic therapy. We have spent a great deal of time exploring its theories and how to best apply them in the counseling setting.

Much of my training included a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic framework for understanding where problems originated for clients. I believe early childhood experiences and unconscious processes can shed light on why my client is currently struggling.