Most people picture therapy as sitting across from someone who asks “How does that make you feel?” while scribbling on a notepad. Others imagine being handed a worksheet full of thought exercises to complete before the next session. Psychodynamic therapy doesn’t really fit either of those stereotypes, and that’s partly what makes it so misunderstood. It’s also what makes it distinct from virtually every other therapeutic approach available today.

For adults dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something just isn’t working in their lives, understanding how psychodynamic therapy actually operates can be the difference between choosing an approach that provides temporary relief and one that reshapes how a person relates to themselves and others.… Read more