Online Psychodynamic in California

Understand the roots of your patterns so you can heal, grow and create lasting change.

OVERVIEW

What exactly is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic Therapy is a depth-oriented approach that is designed to help you explore and understand how your past shapes your present.

Many of the struggles people face with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges or feeling stuck often trace back to early experiences and the unconscious beliefs we carry with us.

When using a psychodynamic approach, we bring those patterns into the open. By exploring your thoughts, feelings, memories and relationship dynamics, we can uncover the roots of your challenges. 

This process creates space for insight, self-compassion and lasting change.

Unlike short-term, skills-based therapies (like CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy often goes deeper to help you connect the dots between your history and who you want to become today.

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Psychodynamic Therapy is designed to help you …

THE BENEFITS

Gain clarity about recurring patterns in relationships and why you may feel stuck in certain cycles

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Understand how past experiences and family dynamics are shaping your current challenges

Work through unresolved grief, loss or trauma that continues to affect you today

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Reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and low self-worth by addressing their deeper causes

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Improve self-awareness and reconnect with your authentic values and needs

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Strengthen your capacity for intimacy, communication and secure attachment

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Create more freedom to make conscious choices instead of repeating old patterns

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Psychodynamic work takes time, but many people find it deeply rewarding. It doesn’t just help you manage symptoms, it helps you understand and transform the underlying issues that create them. Here’s what the process often looks like:

What actually happens during Psychodynamic Therapy?

  • The relationship between you and me is central. Creating a safe, supportive space allows you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

  • We spend time talking about your life experiences, family background and important relationships. These conversations can reveal repeating patterns or themes that influence how you see yourself and how you relate to others.

  • Much of our behavior is influenced by unconscious beliefs and emotions. Therapy helps bring those hidden parts of yourself into awareness, giving you more clarity and choice in how you respond.

  • As you connect the dots between past and present, you gain insight into why you think, feel and act the way you do. This awareness opens the door to healing old wounds, strengthening your relationships and creating more freedom in how you live your life today.

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I provide virtual Psychodynamic Therapy for …

WHO I WORK WITH

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College Students

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Young Adults

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New Moms

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Have questions about what online therapy looks like, my fees or your insurance? Visit my FAQ page to find the details on everything you need to know.

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GET STARTED

Ready to take the first step? Book your free 20-minute consultation today.

If you’re interested in getting started or would like to know more before making a decision, I invite you to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation. You’ll have the opportunity to share what’s going on, ask any questions you may have and decide if I would be a good fit for you.

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