Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding the underlying, often unconscious, factors that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Rooted in psychoanalytic theories, this method explores past experiences, unresolved conflicts, and deep-seated emotions to uncover patterns that impact our current lives.


By bringing these unconscious influences to light, psychodynamic therapy helps individuals gain insight into their inner world, leading to greater self-awareness and emotional healing. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, allowing for more authentic and fulfilling relationships and a richer, more meaningful life.

If you are interested in deeper reading about Psychodynamic Therapy, you may find these articles helpful and informative:

From Jonathan Shedler, PhD

The Tyranny of Time: How Long Does Effective Therapy Really Take?https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/tyranny-time

That Was Then, This Is Now: Psychoanalytic Therapy for the Rest of Us                                                       https://jonathanshedler.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Shedler-That-was-then-this-is-now-R10.pdf

Getting To Know Me  https://jonathanshedler.com/PDFs/Shedler%20Scientific%20American.pdf

A Psychiatric Diagnosis is Not a Disease                                                               https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychologically-minded/201907/psychiatric-diagnosis-is-not-disease

This Is Talk Therapy: Psychotherapy is Medicine for the Soul                 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychologically-minded/201908/is-talk-therapy