Individual Psychotherapy with Adults and Adolescents
We use psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic modalities to provide you with high quality, high-frequency care. All services offered are evidence-based and co-constructed collaboratively with each client.
Sessions are offered both in person (at Yonge & Bloor in downtown Toronto) and virtually (using PHIPA-compliant videoconferencing software).
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a treatment approach focused on understanding how your past experiences, unconscious processes, and interpersonal patterns influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Rather than solely addressing symptoms, psychodynamic therapy aims to uncover and resolve the deeper, often hidden roots of emotional distress. This can involve exploring childhood experiences, identifying patterns you may have developed in relationships, and examining how you might be inadvertently holding yourself back from achieving personal and emotional well-being.
Many people who come to psychodynamic psychotherapy have tried other forms of therapy—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, or mindfulness-based therapies—and are interested in an approach that emphasizes deeper self-awareness and emotional insight. While these treatments can certainly be valuable, psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a safe, reflective space to work through underlying conflicts and emotional themes. Rather than primarily focusing on symptom management or pushing for quick fixes, it encourages the development of a richer self-understanding that can facilitate more meaningful, lasting change.
A key benefit of psychodynamic psychotherapy is its potential to foster deeper self-awareness, which can lead to improved relationships, greater emotional stability, and a more authentic sense of self. This type of therapy can be particularly useful if you suspect that unresolved issues from the past continue to affect you, or if you find yourself repeating the same relationship or emotional patterns. By exploring these areas in a collaborative, supportive environment, you can rediscover hope for lasting transformation, build healthier coping strategies, and ultimately experience a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
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