One may come in for psychotherapy because they are suffering from depression or anxiety or having difficulties in their relationships. Others may be struggling with feelings of disappointment, guilt, shame or anger. When one is in emotional pain, or dissatisfied with their life, they have usually tried many things before coming into therapy.

My approach is rooted in the fact that the past influences the present, and all of our earlier relationships are intertwined into our current relationships. Insight-oriented psychotherapy does not involve telling one what to do, because if that worked people would do the right thing always. The goal of insight-oriented psychotherapy is to get to the heart of the matter that has generated the distress. This is not always apparent, since a lot of our mental life is out of our awareness. One of the goals of treatment is to heighten awareness of one’s inner motivations and feelings. Through psychoanalytic psychotherapy our unconscious thoughts and feelings become more accessible to us. This helps to free us of the hidden obstacles that prevent us from personal growth and enjoying life.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process of exploring thoughts and feelings and gaining a new perspective. This can sometimes be a slow process, which naturally unfolds by the connection developed between patient and therapist. It is through this therapeutic relationship that allows one to have the opportunity to understand themselves in a safe environment. Since I work in-depth with one’s feelings, I sometimes see individuals more than once a week as it deepens this process.