Psychodynamic Therapy
What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?
Psychodynamic Therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps people develop a deeper understanding of how their emotions, relationships, experiences, and patterns of thinking may influence their lives today.
The approach recognizes that experiences from earlier in life—including relationships and significant events—can sometimes shape how we understand ourselves, relate to others, and respond to challenges. By exploring these patterns in therapy, clients can develop greater insight and create new ways of responding.
How Does Psychodynamic Therapy Work?
Psychodynamic Therapy provides a supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences that may be contributing to current concerns.
Your clinician may help you:
- Explore patterns in relationships and emotional responses
- Better understand the connection between past experiences and present concerns
- Identify thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may be outside of your awareness
- Develop greater awareness of your needs and emotions
- Examine recurring patterns that may be creating difficulties
- Build insight that can support meaningful and lasting change
The pace and focus of therapy are individualized based on your concerns and treatment goals.
Who Can Benefit From Psychodynamic Therapy?
Psychodynamic Therapy can be helpful for people who want to better understand themselves and the patterns that may be affecting their emotional well-being or relationships.
It may be helpful for people experiencing:
- Repeated relationship difficulties
- Anxiety or depression
- Low self-esteem or self-worth
- Difficulty understanding or expressing emotions
- Ongoing interpersonal challenges
- Patterns of behavior that feel difficult to change
- Emotional concerns connected to past experiences
- A desire for greater self-understanding and personal growth
What Can Psychodynamic Therapy Help With?
Psychodynamic Therapy may be incorporated into treatment for a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem concerns
- Emotional distress
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Recurring patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
- Concerns related to past experiences
Psychodynamic Therapy at Modern Me Psychology
At Modern Me Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy is adapted to each client’s needs and goals. Your clinician can help you explore the patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be connected to the concerns bringing you to therapy.
Psychodynamic approaches may also be integrated with other therapeutic approaches when appropriate, allowing treatment to address both immediate concerns and deeper patterns that may contribute to them.
Our Clinicians Who Use Psychodynamic Therapy
- Nahrain D. Tavolacci, Psy.D.
- Michael Tavolacci, Ph.D., LCPC
- Kristen Beeck, M.A., LPC
- Danielle Giovannetti-O’Halloran, LCPC
- Michael S. Saraceno, M.A., LPC, NCC
- Amanda Worth, M.A.
Related Approaches
Depending on your needs and treatment goals, Psychodynamic Therapy may be used alongside or considered in relation to approaches such as:
Explore our Individuals and Conditions We Treat pages to learn more about how therapy can address your specific concerns.
Ready to Get Started?
Understanding yourself and the patterns that shape your life can be an important part of creating meaningful change.
Services are available in person at our Roselle, Illinois office and through telehealth for clients located in Illinois.
We accept several insurance plans, and coverage varies by plan and clinician. Contact us to confirm your benefits and whether your preferred provider and service are covered.
