​I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

 

The psychodynamic approach is inspired by psychoanalysis, but it is a modern, active approach with direct interaction between the therapist and the patient. Therapeutic support can be short-term or long-term, as needed. The goal will be to help you uncover unconscious conflicts underlying a symptom or disorder, which is often a source of suffering and the root cause of dysfunctional and repetitive patterns. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is particularly well-suited for: Regaining confidence and self-esteem Understanding and better managing emotions Improving personal and professional relationships Depressive syndrome, psychological suffering, burnout, fears, anxieties Coping with life changes (bereavement, separation, motherhood, moving, divorce, illness, etc.) Preventing the onset of psychosomatic illnesses General malaise, loss of meaning, search for identity Addictive behaviors A better understanding of one's psychological and emotional functioning allows for improved relationships with others, as well as unlocking potential and mobilizing the necessary resources to cope with life's challenges.

 

Psychoanalysis is indicated for disorders and symptoms that have been present for a long time and become debilitating over time. Certain psychological or psychosomatic symptoms can thus be the expression of repressed content and stem from early childhood experiences. Invented by Freud (1856-1939), this investigative method, called the 'talking cure,' allows access to the unconscious and delves into the depths of the human psyche. Through desires, fantasies, repressed content, and emotions, the psychoanalytic approach makes it possible to identify the psychic and instinctual dynamics, a large part of which remains unconscious.