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Psychodynamic Therapy in New York

When you want to understand why you keep repeating patterns.

When you want to unravel your past, your patterns and relationships, to figure out why you’ve done what you’ve done… and to understand what you want to do the same and differently going forward.

Together, let’s work to understand what makes you tick, and from there, you can decide how you want heal from or shift your patterns and dynamics from the past.

Hi, my name is Kate, and I’m a psychodynamic therapist in NYC.

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Hi, my name is Kate, and I’m a psychodynamic therapist in NYC.

You may be feeling like you keep repeating unwanted patterns. You may be feeling like the past keeps negatively impacting you in the present moment. You may be feeling like you don’t know how to break free from family dynamics and relationship patterns. I understand, and I’m here to help.

I help people understand how experiences and systems impact them, move through challenging feelings and break unwanted patterns.

If you’re ready to start feeling better, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today.

My Approach to Psychodynamic Therapy in NYC

Psychodynamic, which can feel like a big word, simply means that we are looking at how you think and feel, and how that impacts you in life. We’ll look at patterns with curiosity, and work to untangle what is and is not working for you.

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Some people hear the term psychodynamic, and the image of lying on a couch, talking to a therapist with minimal response comes to mind. I want to be clear, that is not how I approach therapy.

My sessions are interactive. I deeply believe each person knows what is right for them, and I see my role as a therapist to be someone who will help explore and discover who you are and what feels right for you. I may ask questions, laugh with you, or highlight patterns I may be wondering about.

My aim as a therapist is to show up as my authentic self, and to support you in feeling safe in our shared space. My approach is compassionate and curious. I deeply believe that people have answers within them; my job is to help uncover those answers.

Although psychodynamic therapy evolved from psychoanalysis (think Freud), there are many ways that differentiate my approach from psychoanalysis. In my therapy space, I work to acknowledge the broader societal dynamics that exist. I incorporate an anti-oppressive lens when exploring with my clients.

I want to help you understand who you are in the world, while also acknowledging the factors that exist in the world that have impacted you. When we are able to look at that more clearly, and offer compassion, we are able to create more opportunities to move from a place that feels authentic to ourselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Psychodynamic Therapy in NYC

 

  • In psychodynamic therapy, a therapist may prompt you to talk about what your family is like or what your relationships have been. In psychodynamic therapy, you may begin to recognize how family patterns are repeating themselves in your relationships as an adult. A therapist working psychodynamically may help you uncover those patterns and explore ways of breaking away from unhelpful patterns.

  • People who want to shift parts of their lives can benefit from psychodynamic therapy. Clients will be encouraged to explore feelings and increase self awareness. People who are able to participate in the process of personal exploration can benefit from psychodynamic therapy. Psychodynamic therapy helps people with anxiety, depression, challenging families and relationship dynamics, and trauma, as well as other emotional challenges.

  • In a psychodynamic session, you are given space to discuss what is on your mind. We may spend time looking at challenges, or celebrating successes in your life. Therapists may ask you questions to better understand your thoughts and feelings, and to check in with you about what is and is not feeling right in your life and your actions. In psychodynamic therapy, the therapist may point out or look at patterns they notice, with the goal of you more deeply understanding yourself. The aim is not to feel interrogated, but to feel like the session is a space to explore.