FAQ

Psychodynamic therapy, sometimes called psychoanalytic therapy, is a depth-oriented approach rooted in the Freudian tradition. Rather than targeting specific symptoms or behaviors directly, it is concerned with understanding the unconscious patterns, conflicts, and relational dynamics that give rise to present difficulties. The goal is not only symptom relief but lasting change in how a person experiences themselves and others.

Yes. Psychodynamic therapy has a substantial and growing evidence base, including for complex trauma, personality difficulties, depression, and chronic relational problems. Research consistently shows that its effects tend to deepen over time rather than fade, a finding sometimes called the "sleeper effect", distinguishing it from shorter-term approaches whose gains are more modest and less durable.

Yes. Psychodynamic therapy is inherently trauma-informed in its attention to how early and ongoing relational experiences shape the inner life. Much of what presents as depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulty has roots in complex or developmental trauma: not necessarily a single catastrophic event, but prolonged experiences of neglect, emotional unavailability, or relational harm that leave lasting marks on personality and how a person relates to others. Rather than targeting traumatic memories in isolation, psychodynamic therapy works to understand the broader structure these experiences have created, and how they continue to organize a person's inner and relational life.

Many evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR, TF-CBT, and IFS, focus on processing specific traumatic memories or restructuring thought patterns. Psychodynamic therapy takes a different approach. Rather than targeting discrete memories or symptoms directly, it works to understand the broader relational and unconscious structures that trauma creates. This makes it particularly well-suited to complex and developmental trauma, where the difficulty is less about a specific event than about a way of being in the world that formed over time. That said, these approaches are not mutually exclusive, and I am happy to discuss how psychodynamic work might complement treatment you have received elsewhere.

Typically once per week, though twice-weekly sessions are available and often beneficial for more intensive work. Frequency is something we can discuss at the outset depending on your situation and goals.

Yes. I am currently in-network with Anthem and UnitedHealthcare commercial plans. I also work with private-pay clients, and superbills are available for those with out-of-network benefits.

Individual sessions are $150. Couples sessions are $200.

Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients located in Kentucky.

Use the contact form below to inquire about availability. I offer a free 15-minute consultation for prospective clients.