How can psychodynamic therapy help depression?

How can psychodynamic therapy help depression?

The long-term nature of psychodynamic therapy lends itself especially well to the treatment of depression. A skilled therapist can be of particular use in helping depressed patients articulate their inner experiences and come to recognize what is holding them back...

What is psychodynamic therapy, and does it work?

What is psychodynamic therapy, and does it work?

Psychodynamic therapy, also sometimes referred to as psychoanalytic therapy, is a clinical approach derived from the theories and principles of psychoanalysis. It shares its long-term in-depth qualities with psychoanalysis but is considered less intensive as patients...

Pandemic Reflections: Online Therapy in a Brave New World

Pandemic Reflections: Online Therapy in a Brave New World

My point is that I believe it is possible to live an examined life and continue to grow through whatever life presents us. After all, isn’t that what psychotherapy is all about: learning to adapt to ever-changing circumstances with a measure of grace, emerging maybe stronger, certainly with new insights and understanding of self?

Resolving Anger in a Healthy Way

Resolving Anger in a Healthy Way

Many of us struggle to manage anger in a way that isn’t destructive to ourselves or others. Missing the appropriate script, patients often ask me what it means to deal with anger in a healthy way. My hope is to give some practical insight on the topic of anger and...