Psychiatrists in El Dorado Hills, CA

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Online Psychiatrists

Dr. Hadia Shafi

Psychiatrist, MD

Verified Verified

1 Endorsed

San Francisco, CA 94123

I'm a Duke-trained holistic Adult and Geriatric psychiatrist who specializes in working with adults, mothers, and older adults who struggle with ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety while navigating through major life transitions such as parenthood and the aging process. I help my patients break the cycle of failure and self-doubt, reconnect to their life’s purpose, optimize their health and longevity, and overall feel more fulfilled in their personal and professional lives. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care, where individuals are seen as more than their symptoms, and treatment encompasses both mind and body.

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Psychoanalytic Psychiatrists

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.