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A cozy corner with a mustard yellow armchair, a modern black floor lamp, a window with partially rolled-up blinds, and a brick wall with a metal railing outside. 
Individual Therapy · Insight-oriented

Depth-Oriented Individual Therapy

Getting to the root of what repeats

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Santa Monica West Los Angeles Brentwood Telehealth in CA, OR, & ID
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Who this helps

Understanding, not managing

A good fit

The people who benefit most from working with me tend to be curious about themselves and open to growth. They may not have all the answers, or even know exactly why they feel stuck, but they're willing to explore their inner world with honesty and patience.

Why depth

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers something different from a more symptom-focused approach. Approaches like CBT can be very effective for managing specific thoughts, behaviors, or immediate concerns. Psychoanalytic work is interested in understanding why certain patterns keep repeating in the first place. Together, we explore the unconscious dynamics, early relationships, emotions, and life experiences that continue to shape how you think, feel, and relate to yourself and others.

What changes

My experience allows me to recognize patterns that may not be immediately obvious, and to help clients make connections that lead to lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes an important part of the work: a space where longstanding ways of relating can be understood and transformed.

This isn't about quick fixes. It's about creating meaningful, enduring change by helping you understand yourself more deeply, so you can live with greater freedom, authenticity, and fulfillment.

Getting Started

Beginning therapy is a significant step.

If you are ready to approach your inner life with curiosity, rigor and compassion, I invite you to reach out. A free 20 minute initial consultation is available.

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