We often assume the ability to reflect on feelings and understand others comes naturally. In fact, this capacity—called mentalization—is learned in our earliest relationships. When caregivers imagine and respond to a baby’s distress, they teach that emotions can be understood and managed. Therapy renews this process, helping us think about our own mind and others’ with more clarity, resilience, and compassion.

A psychoanalytic psychologists reflects on the common request by patients or clients for 'tools' for their mental health.

Our ability to manage emotions doesn’t begin inside us—it begins in relationships. As infants, we rely on caregivers to hold and make sense of feelings too big for us to handle. Over time, these experiences shape our resilience and become part of our inner world

We often tell ourselves to “just let it go”—but some patterns don’t budge for a reason. From a psychoanalytic perspective, symptoms like anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional withdrawal can serve as protective responses to deeper pain. This blog explores how understanding the meaning behind these patterns can lead to real change—without abandoning the parts of us that once needed to hold on.

Understanding the landscape of mental health — and why an integrated therapeutic approach offers more than symptom relief

Perfectionism is often mistaken for a strength. It’s praised in job interviews, rewarded in the workplace, and admired by those who benefit from someone else’s attention to detail or tireless effort. But beneath the polished surface, perfectionism often comes at a steep emotional cost.

When money is tight, therapy can feel like an impossible expense. Finding a way to care for yourself within your means can be difficult, but

Distress tolerance and the window of tolerance are concepts that help us understand how individuals navigate stress and overwhelm.

The phenomenon where trauma experienced by one generation impact subsequent generations, is a complex and profound process.

In the world of therapy, many of us seek meaningful change but might feel wary of the time commitment traditionally associated with longer-t

Understanding the basics of depression. Am I depressed? Hopeful news about a highly treatable condition.

There are many challenges to living with ADHD - integrated psychodynamic therapy can help.

Working with an experienced therapists who happens to be under supervision can be a great opportunity to find accessible therap

Vulnerability can bring you closer to others but not everyone has learned how to do it.

Therapy is not about 'fixing' you, but rather empowering you to discover your own strengths and resilience.

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Making the Most Out of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

What is psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Many people ask themselves these questions but don't know where to start.