Psychoanalysis

As human beings we are built for communication and wired for connection. We aim to understand and be understood. In psychoanalysis, a more intensive form of psychotherapy, psychoanalyst and patient work to really know the internal world - the mind - of the patient and how unknown wishes and feelings are playing out in interactions and behaviors in relationships. These are relationships of close family and friends, work and even in the relationship with the psychoanalyst.

Talking with a trained psychoanalyst helps identify problematic patterns and behaviors, many of which are echoes from the past. As these are recognized, an increasing self awareness allows for the patient to make conscious choices about how to respond to experiences with others and within oneself. Psychoanalysis provides the greatest opportunity for lasting, deep change and is for those that are looking to lead a full and engaged life. It is also helpful for those patients that feel limited or held back by less intensive treatments.

Typically, psychoanalysis involves the patient coming several times a week and communicating as openly and freely as possible. While more frequent sessions deepen and intensify the treatment, frequency of sessions is worked out between the patient and analyst. The psychoanalytic couch, often associated and interwoven historically with the psychoanalytic process, is not required. Many find the couch helpful, to be able to relax and be more open, tuning into one’s thoughts and feelings. Others feel being face-to-face works best for them.
Psychoanalysis is appropriate for adults as well as adolescents and children. I am happy to discuss these ideas with you.

Mary-Stone bowers, LMFT #50762

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