Psychodynamic Therapists in Birmingham, AL

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Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW-S, PIP, CAM-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35209
I draw from a wide variety of psychodynamic, family systems, and attachment-based theories to develop evidence-based treatment plans customized to meet the need of each client.
Thank you for visiting Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. I am Dr. Stephanie Lett. My profession is much more than a tool for me to earn a livelihood-it is my passion. With an extensive background in child welfare, counseling, consultation, life coaching, and the observance of resources needed for underprivileged families and services for behaviorally challenged youth, I founded Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services. We have several therapists awaiting to help you! We are licensed in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida.
I draw from a wide variety of psychodynamic, family systems, and attachment-based theories to develop evidence-based treatment plans customized to meet the need of each client.
Thank you for visiting Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. I am Dr. Stephanie Lett. My profession is much more than a tool for me to earn a livelihood-it is my passion. With an extensive background in child welfare, counseling, consultation, life coaching, and the observance of resources needed for underprivileged families and services for behaviorally challenged youth, I founded Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services. We have several therapists awaiting to help you! We are licensed in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida.
(205) 775-6037 View (205) 775-6037
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Rachel Palmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(205) 883-1564 View (205) 883-1564
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Rachel Copeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
Psychodynamic and attachment theories inform the bulk of my therapeutic work.
We all face difficult experiences that can seem unmanageable. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression or with old or new trauma. Perhaps your closest relationships have become a source of stress instead of a source of comfort. Maybe you are experiencing grief and loss. Going through these experiences results in a decline in your general well-being and happiness. My approach offers an in-depth understanding of your struggles to make long lasting changes in your life and relationships.
Psychodynamic and attachment theories inform the bulk of my therapeutic work.
We all face difficult experiences that can seem unmanageable. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression or with old or new trauma. Perhaps your closest relationships have become a source of stress instead of a source of comfort. Maybe you are experiencing grief and loss. Going through these experiences results in a decline in your general well-being and happiness. My approach offers an in-depth understanding of your struggles to make long lasting changes in your life and relationships.
(205) 286-3377 View (205) 286-3377
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Jennifer Maddox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(205) 898-5269 View (205) 898-5269
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David Goldberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine, where I also serve as the Director of the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program.
Individuals are often unaware of the many factors that determine their emotions and behavior. My approach fosters self awareness. By better understanding their perceptions about themselves and others, as well as how important experiences have influenced them, clients can change the way they see themselves and the world. They can make informed choices about the way they conduct their present and future lives. My approach is especially suited to getting to the root of long term problems and patterns. The benefits of this approach can be the following:
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine, where I also serve as the Director of the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program.
Individuals are often unaware of the many factors that determine their emotions and behavior. My approach fosters self awareness. By better understanding their perceptions about themselves and others, as well as how important experiences have influenced them, clients can change the way they see themselves and the world. They can make informed choices about the way they conduct their present and future lives. My approach is especially suited to getting to the root of long term problems and patterns. The benefits of this approach can be the following:
(205) 282-9166 View (205) 282-9166
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David E. Myers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35205
Traumatic events or issues with family, relationship and work can lead to depression, chronic anxiety, grief and PTSD. Resultantly, the quality of life deteriorates. Psychotherapy (counseling) enables you to explore your cognitive and emotional sides. It involves connecting your past wounds and present emotions. Psychodynamic therapy enables you to go beyond managing your present emotions and go to the source. I have explored and had many diversified experiences in Spirituality which is important in terms of your present and past experiences. My holistic orientation includes heed to nutrition in all matters related to the MIND-BODY-SPIRIT connection.
Traumatic events or issues with family, relationship and work can lead to depression, chronic anxiety, grief and PTSD. Resultantly, the quality of life deteriorates. Psychotherapy (counseling) enables you to explore your cognitive and emotional sides. It involves connecting your past wounds and present emotions. Psychodynamic therapy enables you to go beyond managing your present emotions and go to the source. I have explored and had many diversified experiences in Spirituality which is important in terms of your present and past experiences. My holistic orientation includes heed to nutrition in all matters related to the MIND-BODY-SPIRIT connection.
(205) 216-5042 View (205) 216-5042
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Nicole Hill, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35244
I have solid clinical training in both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic methods, allowing me to tailor my therapeutic approach to a client's specific presenting problem and treatment goals.
Life inevitably will present challenges and along with them, opportunities for personal growth. As a therapist, I assist individuals in locating their internal compass, so that they can better navigate through life's obstacles. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where I work collaboratively with the client to discover their strengths, along with what may be holding them back from achieving their full emotional and interpersonal potential. Through this therapeutic process, clients can gain insight and move forward in new and more fulfilling ways.
I have solid clinical training in both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic methods, allowing me to tailor my therapeutic approach to a client's specific presenting problem and treatment goals.
Life inevitably will present challenges and along with them, opportunities for personal growth. As a therapist, I assist individuals in locating their internal compass, so that they can better navigate through life's obstacles. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where I work collaboratively with the client to discover their strengths, along with what may be holding them back from achieving their full emotional and interpersonal potential. Through this therapeutic process, clients can gain insight and move forward in new and more fulfilling ways.
(205) 479-3847 View (205) 479-3847
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Kendall Saunders
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ALC, NBCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, and I am trained in EMDR; providing a holistic, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual client.
Hi, I'm Kendall, an associate licensed counselor in the Huntsville area and I'm glad you are here. Brene Brown once shared that, "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” I believe that therapy provides a supported place to explore our story for the purpose of wholeness and healing.
I specialize in trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, and I am trained in EMDR; providing a holistic, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual client.
Hi, I'm Kendall, an associate licensed counselor in the Huntsville area and I'm glad you are here. Brene Brown once shared that, "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” I believe that therapy provides a supported place to explore our story for the purpose of wholeness and healing.
(256) 626-6389 View (256) 626-6389
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CC Jean, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35201  (Online Only)
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and aspects of Psychodynamic Theory to uncover dysfunctional thoughts, beliefs, and motivations stemming from trauma.
I have 23 years of clinical experience working with a variety of populations including women in crisis, couples, children and adolescents. I'm skilled in helping clients sort through a multitude of personal and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, adoption and infertility, substance use disorders, stage of life challenges, family conflicts, and other mood and personality disorders. I'm also proficient in helping clients navigate the trauma of childhood abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. I happily serve clients from all backgrounds, yet have a specialized interest in the hearts and minds of Black women.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and aspects of Psychodynamic Theory to uncover dysfunctional thoughts, beliefs, and motivations stemming from trauma.
I have 23 years of clinical experience working with a variety of populations including women in crisis, couples, children and adolescents. I'm skilled in helping clients sort through a multitude of personal and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, adoption and infertility, substance use disorders, stage of life challenges, family conflicts, and other mood and personality disorders. I'm also proficient in helping clients navigate the trauma of childhood abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. I happily serve clients from all backgrounds, yet have a specialized interest in the hearts and minds of Black women.
(228) 679-9738 View (228) 679-9738
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Holley Brock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTPII
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35222  (Online Only)
I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapies.
I'm thrilled you're considering taking this courageous step towards self-discovery and growth. Engaging in therapy is a journey and I am honored to help you reach your goals. I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy! I work with clients across a broad range of concerns, with particular expertise in PTSD, soul wounds, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and inner child issues. I am a Christian Therapist and can guide you in your faith. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming stress, navigating life transitions, or seeking to improve your relationships, I'm here to provide compassionate guidance and support.
I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapies.
I'm thrilled you're considering taking this courageous step towards self-discovery and growth. Engaging in therapy is a journey and I am honored to help you reach your goals. I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy! I work with clients across a broad range of concerns, with particular expertise in PTSD, soul wounds, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and inner child issues. I am a Christian Therapist and can guide you in your faith. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming stress, navigating life transitions, or seeking to improve your relationships, I'm here to provide compassionate guidance and support.
(334) 366-9841 View (334) 366-9841
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Caroline Veazey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35203  (Online Only)
With a person-centered, psychodynamic approach, we’ll focus on both the present and hard pieces of your past.
Do anxiety and depression rule your life? Do you believe you’ll always have days where getting out of bed seems impossible? Does living authentically in your sexual identity seem terrifying? Are your relationships sometimes fueled by misunderstandings? Living free of these fears and frustrations is actually possible. Having someone understand is possible. I can help you get there.
With a person-centered, psychodynamic approach, we’ll focus on both the present and hard pieces of your past.
Do anxiety and depression rule your life? Do you believe you’ll always have days where getting out of bed seems impossible? Does living authentically in your sexual identity seem terrifying? Are your relationships sometimes fueled by misunderstandings? Living free of these fears and frustrations is actually possible. Having someone understand is possible. I can help you get there.
(205) 273-5605 View (205) 273-5605
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Monique Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCBT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
Ms. Johnson is committed to supporting individuals and families through a comprehensive approach. She strongly believes that, with the appropriate resources, everyone can achieve their fullest potential and is dedicated to ensuring they receive the utmost quality of service to make that possible. Her focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community by providing education, intervention, effective treatment, and prevention.
Ms. Johnson is committed to supporting individuals and families through a comprehensive approach. She strongly believes that, with the appropriate resources, everyone can achieve their fullest potential and is dedicated to ensuring they receive the utmost quality of service to make that possible. Her focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community by providing education, intervention, effective treatment, and prevention.
(205) 379-6240 x205 View (205) 379-6240 x205
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Strive Counseling Services, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, RPT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35203
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
(205) 512-3242 View (205) 512-3242
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Jenna Saturday
Counselor, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35244
Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’
Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’
(205) 851-9621 View (205) 851-9621
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Kathy Burton Avsar
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
Relationship is the most healing aspect of the counseling process. So that is the first thing we need to talk about. Do we click? Do you feel like you can talk with me about your sadness, your anger, your fear?
Relationship is the most healing aspect of the counseling process. So that is the first thing we need to talk about. Do we click? Do you feel like you can talk with me about your sadness, your anger, your fear?
(205) 302-7464 View (205) 302-7464
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Judith Schulman-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
As an active and collaborative therapist, I provide a comfortable, safe, caring environment for psychotherapy. Blending warmth and compassion with insight and skill building, I help you navigate through difficult times and emerge with renewed hope. You will gain new skills and strategies to maximize strengths, overcome obstacles, and create positive and intentional patterns of growth. You will gain skills to communicate more effectively and understand and resolve your challenges and conflicts in constructive, compassionate and healthy ways. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients lead fulfilled, empowered and productive lives. History is not destiny.
As an active and collaborative therapist, I provide a comfortable, safe, caring environment for psychotherapy. Blending warmth and compassion with insight and skill building, I help you navigate through difficult times and emerge with renewed hope. You will gain new skills and strategies to maximize strengths, overcome obstacles, and create positive and intentional patterns of growth. You will gain skills to communicate more effectively and understand and resolve your challenges and conflicts in constructive, compassionate and healthy ways. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients lead fulfilled, empowered and productive lives. History is not destiny.
(205) 316-9127 View (205) 316-9127
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Interwoven Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35209
Hi! Please call me Kat. While change can be done alone, it is often fragmented and limited to our self-awareness. I believe that the transformative power that comes from a safe, supportive, and empathic relationship can act as a fertilizer and accelerate personal and transformational growth. It is through connectedness and relationships that we can see our blind spots, discover our incongruences, and get in contact with our more authentic selves. Pursuing change in a vacuum can often leave us in a feedback loop. We may need help to redirect our focus and energy towards a more productive path.
Hi! Please call me Kat. While change can be done alone, it is often fragmented and limited to our self-awareness. I believe that the transformative power that comes from a safe, supportive, and empathic relationship can act as a fertilizer and accelerate personal and transformational growth. It is through connectedness and relationships that we can see our blind spots, discover our incongruences, and get in contact with our more authentic selves. Pursuing change in a vacuum can often leave us in a feedback loop. We may need help to redirect our focus and energy towards a more productive path.
(205) 255-9164 View (205) 255-9164
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Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
At Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic our shared goal is to provide an integrative approach to counseling that assists you in finding your optimal mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. MBH Wellness is comprised of multiple licensed therapists who specialize in and are passionate about a wide range of mental health concerns. We addresses the relational, cognitive, emotional, sexual, physical, cultural, and socio-economic factors impacting your wellbeing. When you are paired with a therapist that fits your unique needs, positive change is a logical consequence!
At Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic our shared goal is to provide an integrative approach to counseling that assists you in finding your optimal mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. MBH Wellness is comprised of multiple licensed therapists who specialize in and are passionate about a wide range of mental health concerns. We addresses the relational, cognitive, emotional, sexual, physical, cultural, and socio-economic factors impacting your wellbeing. When you are paired with a therapist that fits your unique needs, positive change is a logical consequence!
(205) 509-1811 View (205) 509-1811
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Kevin Hays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
(205) 850-1438 View (205) 850-1438
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Broken To Art Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209  (Online Only)
As a counselor, I believe meeting an individual where they are is a vital part of providing best practice. With over seven years of experience assisting individuals, families, child/adolescents, and teens with a wide range of socials/personal relationships, emotional/trauma, behavioral/crisis, substance abuse, mental health issues, and many other concerns. I think that every person has the skills, abilities, and strengths to overcome and or learn to cope with any problem they may be experiencing, with a little help.
As a counselor, I believe meeting an individual where they are is a vital part of providing best practice. With over seven years of experience assisting individuals, families, child/adolescents, and teens with a wide range of socials/personal relationships, emotional/trauma, behavioral/crisis, substance abuse, mental health issues, and many other concerns. I think that every person has the skills, abilities, and strengths to overcome and or learn to cope with any problem they may be experiencing, with a little help.
(205) 224-0690 View (205) 224-0690
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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.