Evaluation & Treatment
People seek treatment for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, recurring patterns that seem difficult to change, or a sense that something in their lives is not working as they would like. Sometimes the reasons for these difficulties are clear; at other times, they are harder to discern.
My approach is grounded in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, with an emphasis on understanding each person within the broader context of their life. Evaluation and treatment consider psychological and biological factors, family relationships, personal history, and cultural influences.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis offers an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of oneself, particularly when difficulties persist despite efforts to change them. It can help people recognize patterns in their feelings, relationships, and behavior that may not be fully apparent.
Through frequent sessions, typically several times per week, psychoanalysis allows for sustained exploration of thoughts, feelings, memories, and experiences. The relationship between patient and therapist becomes an important part of this process, offering insight into longstanding ways of experiencing oneself and others.
Over time, this work often leads to greater self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more satisfying relationships
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, also known as psychodynamic psychotherapy, draws on the same principles as psychoanalysis but generally involves meeting once or twice weekly.
Treatment focuses on understanding emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and patterns of thinking or behaving that contribute to distress. It offers an opportunity to explore how past experiences and relationships influence present circumstances, including responses to situations that may occur outside conscious awareness.
The aim is not only to relieve symptoms but also to develop a deeper understanding of oneself and greater flexibility in approaching life’s challenges.
Adjunctive Treatments
As a psychiatrist, I may incorporate medication into an established course of psychotherapy when clinically indicated, including, in selected circumstances, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. These interventions are considered within the broader context of ongoing psychological treatment and are not offered as stand-alone services.
People seek treatment for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, recurring patterns that seem difficult to change, or a sense that something in their lives is not working as they would like. Sometimes the reasons for these difficulties are clear; at other times, they are harder to discern.
My approach is grounded in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, with an emphasis on understanding each person within the broader context of their life. Evaluation and treatment consider psychological and biological factors, family relationships, personal history, and cultural influences.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis offers an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of oneself, particularly when difficulties persist despite efforts to change them. It can help people recognize patterns in their feelings, relationships, and behavior that may not be fully apparent.
Through frequent sessions, typically several times per week, psychoanalysis allows for sustained exploration of thoughts, feelings, memories, and experiences. The relationship between patient and therapist becomes an important part of this process, offering insight into longstanding ways of experiencing oneself and others.
Over time, this work often leads to greater self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more satisfying relationships
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, also known as psychodynamic psychotherapy, draws on the same principles as psychoanalysis but generally involves meeting once or twice weekly.
Treatment focuses on understanding emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and patterns of thinking or behaving that contribute to distress. It offers an opportunity to explore how past experiences and relationships influence present circumstances, including responses to situations that may occur outside conscious awareness.
The aim is not only to relieve symptoms but also to develop a deeper understanding of oneself and greater flexibility in approaching life’s challenges.
Adjunctive Treatments
As a psychiatrist, I may incorporate medication into an established course of psychotherapy when clinically indicated, including, in selected circumstances, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. These interventions are considered within the broader context of ongoing psychological treatment and are not offered as stand-alone services.