Psychodynamic Therapy
Recurring Patterns. Relationships. Attachment. Old Wounds. Identity. Insight.
Psychodynamic work looks beneath the surface, at the patterns, relationships, and early experiences quietly shaping how you feel and relate today.
The payoff is insight that lasts. You understand where a symptom comes from, and it starts to lose its hold on you.
Who it’s for
People who notice the same patterns repeating, in relationships, work, or self-image, and want to understand where those patterns come from.
How it works
Through open, reflective conversation we trace how past experiences echo in the present. Patterns you can see are patterns you can change.
Common questions
How is this different from CBT?
CBT focuses on changing present-day thoughts and behaviors, while psychodynamic therapy explores where patterns come from. Many people benefit from a blend of both.
How long does psychodynamic therapy take?
Longer than skills-focused work, usually months rather than weeks, because the target is the pattern underneath the symptom, not just the symptom. The trade-off is change that tends to hold after therapy ends.
Will we only talk about my childhood?
No. Sessions start with your present life, and history comes in when it explains something: why this boss gets under your skin, why this argument keeps recurring. The past is a tool here, never the whole agenda.
What happens in a session?
Open conversation, mostly led by you. Your therapist listens for the patterns and connections you can’t see from inside, and reflects them back. It’s less structured than CBT and quieter than it sounds. The noticing is the work.