Frequently Asked Questions

Psychoanalysis is a form of therapy devoted to discovering the unconscious forces that shape us. We work with the patterns underneath and listen to the story they tell. The work rests on a simple premise: that understanding yourself at that level allows something to naturally shift. 

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy & psychoanalysis draw on the same tradition and the same underlying principles. The difference is one of depth & intensity.

I offer both once-weekly psychoanalytic psychotherapy and more intensive psychoanalytic treatment at two-three or more times per week. The more frequent work more firmly sits in the psychoanalytic tradition. It is not simply "more of the same," it is a different kind of experience. Meeting more often creates a particular kind of depth & continuity and it allows something to accumulate and deepen over time. If you are drawn to this kind of intense inquiry into your own inner life it may be worth considering, but one is not inherently more valuable than the other.

I am not looking to work with a particular kind of person. I am looking for the right fit or for people for whom this kind of work will be generative. If you think that may describe you, I offer a free initial consultation, a chance to ask questions or simply to talk and see how it feels.

My approach is relational & collaborative. I am not a neutral observer. I am engaged and attentive to what is happening in the room or between us as much as what is happening for you. I am also interested in how you experience me, what you find yourself able to say or unable to say, as this is often where the most important information lives.

I work on a sliding scale basis and I want anyone who feels drawn to this work to reach out. I am happy to discuss what is possible for us. 

I do not yet participate in any insurance networks. However, I can provide monthly superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.