Therapists in Stanly County, NC
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Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Jamie Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
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Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
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Cheryl D. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
I like the quote, "life is not a dress rehearsal". That being said, my perspective is that by prioritizing spiritual, emotional and relational wellness, the opportunity to live your best life is within your grasp. I provide an atmosphere of compassionate listening, skills training, and emotional support in a judgement-free, safe atmosphere. As you learn to harness your strengths and apply the skills that you develop through therapy, you will quickly begin to find the confidence you need to navigate life with purpose and meaning.
I like the quote, "life is not a dress rehearsal". That being said, my perspective is that by prioritizing spiritual, emotional and relational wellness, the opportunity to live your best life is within your grasp. I provide an atmosphere of compassionate listening, skills training, and emotional support in a judgement-free, safe atmosphere. As you learn to harness your strengths and apply the skills that you develop through therapy, you will quickly begin to find the confidence you need to navigate life with purpose and meaning.
Online Therapists
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Matthew S. Beal
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACO, NCC, LCMHC, LCPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Shelby, NC 28152 (Online Only)
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, as well as positive, person-centered, family systems, and existential approaches.
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, as well as positive, person-centered, family systems, and existential approaches.
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
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Kelly J Kreger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Online Only)
I practice with an eclectic approach, including psychodynamic, developmental, & CBT, or whatever best meets your needs.
**I currently only can accept private pay (no insurances) and I only offer tele-therapy sessions (not in-person).** It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, grief, family, and relationship issues.
I practice with an eclectic approach, including psychodynamic, developmental, & CBT, or whatever best meets your needs.
**I currently only can accept private pay (no insurances) and I only offer tele-therapy sessions (not in-person).** It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, grief, family, and relationship issues.
![Photo of Sostenes Lima, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ead680b-7fec-4520-aaca-da4de5448041/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in helping individuals who are looking to address experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression and more. I often work with professionals, creatives, athletes, parents and folks of color, creating a warm and welcoming space where you feel safe to process, release and heal. My therapeutic approach is relational, culturally sensitive, and client-centered and using my extensive expertise in Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy to help you achieve your well-being goals. I'm a Columbia University trained therapist who has supported many individuals and organizations in becoming trauma-informed.
I specialize in helping individuals who are looking to address experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression and more. I often work with professionals, creatives, athletes, parents and folks of color, creating a warm and welcoming space where you feel safe to process, release and heal. My therapeutic approach is relational, culturally sensitive, and client-centered and using my extensive expertise in Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy to help you achieve your well-being goals. I'm a Columbia University trained therapist who has supported many individuals and organizations in becoming trauma-informed.
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I use a collaborative therapeutic style to explore what works for you, integrating primarily relational psychodynamic, somatic, and DBT approaches.
If you’re reading this, you're probably considering the vulnerable, messy, beautiful, healing work of therapy. You may also be: feeling “stuck” by inner conflict and uncertain of what’s next, high-achieving and grappling with a harsh inner critic, feeling out of sync with your values or how you want to live your life, feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, feeling unheard or seeking deeper connection in your relationships, or have engaged in therapy and learned helpful skills but didn't get to the root of your concerns. Maybe you're a graduate student or LGBTQ+ person wanting to process the varied challenges and pleasures of life.
I use a collaborative therapeutic style to explore what works for you, integrating primarily relational psychodynamic, somatic, and DBT approaches.
If you’re reading this, you're probably considering the vulnerable, messy, beautiful, healing work of therapy. You may also be: feeling “stuck” by inner conflict and uncertain of what’s next, high-achieving and grappling with a harsh inner critic, feeling out of sync with your values or how you want to live your life, feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, feeling unheard or seeking deeper connection in your relationships, or have engaged in therapy and learned helpful skills but didn't get to the root of your concerns. Maybe you're a graduate student or LGBTQ+ person wanting to process the varied challenges and pleasures of life.
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Laura Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I tailor my approach to each client's needs and integrate aspects of psychodynamic therapy, self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness meditation.
As a clinical social worker, I fiercely believe in the dignity and worth of my clients and consider it an honor to support them in their journey towards less suffering and more meaning. I work with clients navigating a variety of challenges related to emotional distress, identity and belonging, relationships, and life transitions. My clinical experience includes work at a pediatric hospital, adolescent and family outpatient mental health clinic, and university counseling center.
I tailor my approach to each client's needs and integrate aspects of psychodynamic therapy, self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness meditation.
As a clinical social worker, I fiercely believe in the dignity and worth of my clients and consider it an honor to support them in their journey towards less suffering and more meaning. I work with clients navigating a variety of challenges related to emotional distress, identity and belonging, relationships, and life transitions. My clinical experience includes work at a pediatric hospital, adolescent and family outpatient mental health clinic, and university counseling center.
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Steph Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, JD, Esq
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
I offer an eclectic, personable, and individualized approach to psychotherapy, and operate from a psychodynamic framework while drawing from evidence-based modalities.
My clinical experience has encompassed a range of diverse settings, including crisis intervention, inpatient facilities, PHP and IOP programs, community-based outpatient clinics, equine-assisted therapy, and college counseling centers. I particularly enjoy guiding individuals through the complexities of mood disorders, psychosis, addiction, and trauma, often while navigating challenging relationship and family dynamics.
I offer an eclectic, personable, and individualized approach to psychotherapy, and operate from a psychodynamic framework while drawing from evidence-based modalities.
My clinical experience has encompassed a range of diverse settings, including crisis intervention, inpatient facilities, PHP and IOP programs, community-based outpatient clinics, equine-assisted therapy, and college counseling centers. I particularly enjoy guiding individuals through the complexities of mood disorders, psychosis, addiction, and trauma, often while navigating challenging relationship and family dynamics.
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I have been trained behaviorally but also received training in psychodynamic and family systems approaches.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from prenatal and postpartum disorders.
I have been trained behaviorally but also received training in psychodynamic and family systems approaches.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from prenatal and postpartum disorders.
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Annie Leger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
I integrate various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I provide individual therapy for adult women experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem. I love working with women who are wanting to overcome people pleasing, learn to set boundaries, and gain self-compassion. Additionally, as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I enjoy working with folks who have a loved one experiencing addiction and need support. We might be a good fit if you often feel responsible for the emotions of others around you, or find yourself in people-pleasing cycles that leave you feeling resentful and drained.
I integrate various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I provide individual therapy for adult women experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem. I love working with women who are wanting to overcome people pleasing, learn to set boundaries, and gain self-compassion. Additionally, as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I enjoy working with folks who have a loved one experiencing addiction and need support. We might be a good fit if you often feel responsible for the emotions of others around you, or find yourself in people-pleasing cycles that leave you feeling resentful and drained.
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Shirley M Curry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA , LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
The different psychotherapy approaches used when addressing my client’s needs are psychoanalysis and psychodynamic, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Are you seeking healing from your past? Do you want to save your family? Do you want others to understand where you are coming from as a young adult? Has life dealt you unexpected and unwanted pressures? Do you need payment options? Are you out of solutions? I can help you heal from your past. I can help you to find a new outlook on life. I can explore solutions with you. Sometimes we know where we want to go; yet we need a road map to get there. I feel it is a privilege to be a therapist. I love my work. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere for my clients to talk through their concerns.
The different psychotherapy approaches used when addressing my client’s needs are psychoanalysis and psychodynamic, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Are you seeking healing from your past? Do you want to save your family? Do you want others to understand where you are coming from as a young adult? Has life dealt you unexpected and unwanted pressures? Do you need payment options? Are you out of solutions? I can help you heal from your past. I can help you to find a new outlook on life. I can explore solutions with you. Sometimes we know where we want to go; yet we need a road map to get there. I feel it is a privilege to be a therapist. I love my work. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere for my clients to talk through their concerns.
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Sierra Sinclair Stanford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
I believe through Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we will be able to focus on our unconscious mind and identify the root causes of current life stressors.
Specialty: Anxiety and Inner Child Trauma. Are you at a place in life where you want to achieve your goals and live out your dreams, but you feel stuck? Do you need someone to talk to who will just listen? Do you feel like issues from your childhood or past are affecting how you feel, think, and behave, & are affecting your ability to maintain meaning relationships? I’m a nature-loving psychotherapist. I’ve always used nature to cope with my anxiety & daily life stressors. I’ve been an over-thinker and nature photographer (safespacesisi) since I was 14 & I’ve been practicing in the mental health field since 2018!
I believe through Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we will be able to focus on our unconscious mind and identify the root causes of current life stressors.
Specialty: Anxiety and Inner Child Trauma. Are you at a place in life where you want to achieve your goals and live out your dreams, but you feel stuck? Do you need someone to talk to who will just listen? Do you feel like issues from your childhood or past are affecting how you feel, think, and behave, & are affecting your ability to maintain meaning relationships? I’m a nature-loving psychotherapist. I’ve always used nature to cope with my anxiety & daily life stressors. I’ve been an over-thinker and nature photographer (safespacesisi) since I was 14 & I’ve been practicing in the mental health field since 2018!
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Remisha Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
My approach is fostered through a humanistic approach while utilizing CBT therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic aspects.
Everyone thinks you have it all together but in reality, you’re exhausted. Life is weighing you down and you desire peace & balance within but it seems unobtainable. The fear of judgment forces you to suppress your feelings. It seems like there's no one you can trust and feel vulnerable with and share your deepest thoughts and fears out loud. You manage to push through every day and find yourself feeling tired, alone, and frustrated because no one understands and shows up for you when you need it the most. It's time for a change, but figuring out where to start is a challenge for you.
My approach is fostered through a humanistic approach while utilizing CBT therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic aspects.
Everyone thinks you have it all together but in reality, you’re exhausted. Life is weighing you down and you desire peace & balance within but it seems unobtainable. The fear of judgment forces you to suppress your feelings. It seems like there's no one you can trust and feel vulnerable with and share your deepest thoughts and fears out loud. You manage to push through every day and find yourself feeling tired, alone, and frustrated because no one understands and shows up for you when you need it the most. It's time for a change, but figuring out where to start is a challenge for you.
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Linda Annette (Anne) Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sanford, NC 27330 (Online Only)
I use a psychodynamic approach to facilitate understanding of how early experiences, especially with parents or caregivers, have shaped a person's emotions and behaviors.
I offer psychotherapy to people who are in emotional distress, often related to childhood experiences, trauma, current stressors, illness, relationship issues, grief, etc.
I use a psychodynamic approach to facilitate understanding of how early experiences, especially with parents or caregivers, have shaped a person's emotions and behaviors.
I offer psychotherapy to people who are in emotional distress, often related to childhood experiences, trauma, current stressors, illness, relationship issues, grief, etc.
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Claudia Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
I offer play therapy, both child-centered and more directive activities, as well as psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches (DBT) with older clients.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care, trauma, and family stress. While I provide therapy to child and adolescent clients, I offer research-based parenting strategies for parents to support the child's treatment goals.
I offer play therapy, both child-centered and more directive activities, as well as psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches (DBT) with older clients.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care, trauma, and family stress. While I provide therapy to child and adolescent clients, I offer research-based parenting strategies for parents to support the child's treatment goals.
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Dr. Isabelle Ong Gaffney
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, RPT™
Verified Verified
Trinity, NC 27370 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing challenges in daily living that are impacting your relationships, work, and even things you used to enjoy doing? I have skillfully helped people overcome difficulties from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, irritability, low self-esteem, stress and trauma. Whether you have experienced one adverse event or compounded traumatic experiences over time, or just have not found success with other therapeutic modalities, I can help you find resolution to the past and discover hope in the future. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that flexibly incorporates ego states and advanced EMDR strategies.
Are you experiencing challenges in daily living that are impacting your relationships, work, and even things you used to enjoy doing? I have skillfully helped people overcome difficulties from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, irritability, low self-esteem, stress and trauma. Whether you have experienced one adverse event or compounded traumatic experiences over time, or just have not found success with other therapeutic modalities, I can help you find resolution to the past and discover hope in the future. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that flexibly incorporates ego states and advanced EMDR strategies.
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I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.