Psychodynamic Therapists in 73113

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Brian Edmondson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety at times? Negative thoughts about the future weighing you down? Are your relationships a source of frustration and disappointment? I work with high-functioning adults and adolescents who may need help with these and other issues.
Overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety at times? Negative thoughts about the future weighing you down? Are your relationships a source of frustration and disappointment? I work with high-functioning adults and adolescents who may need help with these and other issues.
(405) 241-5986 View (405) 241-5986
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Brittany Elder
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC-MH
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
I believe change and growth occur through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. This relationship can be the catalyst for increased self-awareness, gained insight and positive change. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will work together to address and process unresolved issues and learn healthier and more effective ways to cope.
I believe change and growth occur through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. This relationship can be the catalyst for increased self-awareness, gained insight and positive change. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will work together to address and process unresolved issues and learn healthier and more effective ways to cope.
(405) 295-7014 View (405) 295-7014
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Christy Vanderbilt-Pela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Our first relationships are the foundation on which we build all future relationships. If our foundation is shaking, unreliable, or scary we develop a sense of disconnectedness or that we are in some way lacking. This feeling of vulnerability leads us to act in ways we don’t understand. Some may find themselves being overly clingy/controlling for fear that they may be left alone. Some have self-doubt leading to Anxiety, Depression, or addiction. While others shut themselves off from the world to protect themselves. We all have needs and it’s okay to have them met but how we do that can be more destructive than helpful.
Our first relationships are the foundation on which we build all future relationships. If our foundation is shaking, unreliable, or scary we develop a sense of disconnectedness or that we are in some way lacking. This feeling of vulnerability leads us to act in ways we don’t understand. Some may find themselves being overly clingy/controlling for fear that they may be left alone. Some have self-doubt leading to Anxiety, Depression, or addiction. While others shut themselves off from the world to protect themselves. We all have needs and it’s okay to have them met but how we do that can be more destructive than helpful.
(405) 353-6016 View (405) 353-6016
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Oklahoma Kids Psychological Services Center, PLLC
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Accepting new clients for assessments/testing. Current Waitlist for Therapy. Welcome to Oklahoma Kids Psychological Services Center, a comprehensive center for children, adolescence, and young adults. We offer psychological evaluations and individual therapy. Our belief is that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, and we are here to assist you on this journey.
Accepting new clients for assessments/testing. Current Waitlist for Therapy. Welcome to Oklahoma Kids Psychological Services Center, a comprehensive center for children, adolescence, and young adults. We offer psychological evaluations and individual therapy. Our belief is that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, and we are here to assist you on this journey.
(405) 956-1785 View (405) 956-1785
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Lacey Reikowsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients. We all experience challenges in life. We can allow those to bring us down or to overcome them. Ideally through those situations we can learn and draw strength & wisdom. That's where I'd like to come in to help. Change isn't easy but together we can work to minimize your negative coping skills, thoughts and reactions. You can learn to cope in healthy ways & improve your quality of life. I'd like to walk alongside you during that journey & see you come out the other side a stronger, healthier, happier person.
Not accepting new clients. We all experience challenges in life. We can allow those to bring us down or to overcome them. Ideally through those situations we can learn and draw strength & wisdom. That's where I'd like to come in to help. Change isn't easy but together we can work to minimize your negative coping skills, thoughts and reactions. You can learn to cope in healthy ways & improve your quality of life. I'd like to walk alongside you during that journey & see you come out the other side a stronger, healthier, happier person.
(405) 254-4359 View (405) 254-4359
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Ross H Lents
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Not accepting new clients
Let's be honest, talking to a professional about your problems can be intimidating but taking step for yourself is a deeply rewarding process. Adjusting to the changes that life throws at us can be challenging and we don't always handle it as well as we'd like. In fact, we often find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious, burdened and saddened. My objective is to help you better understand, cope with, problem solve and face those changes in a way that is meaningful to you and your experiences.
Let's be honest, talking to a professional about your problems can be intimidating but taking step for yourself is a deeply rewarding process. Adjusting to the changes that life throws at us can be challenging and we don't always handle it as well as we'd like. In fact, we often find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious, burdened and saddened. My objective is to help you better understand, cope with, problem solve and face those changes in a way that is meaningful to you and your experiences.
(405) 241-4422 View (405) 241-4422
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Daryl England
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Not accepting new clients
I understand the difficulty of admitting the need for help and finding a person that is worthy of your trust. I hold my client's trust as sacred and consider it an honor each time I am invited into their life stories. I believe a good counseling service is one where the client has a sense of being in the "drivers seat" throughout the process. This approach allows people to have a strong sense of ownership of their personal growth that empowers them for future life challenges.
I understand the difficulty of admitting the need for help and finding a person that is worthy of your trust. I hold my client's trust as sacred and consider it an honor each time I am invited into their life stories. I believe a good counseling service is one where the client has a sense of being in the "drivers seat" throughout the process. This approach allows people to have a strong sense of ownership of their personal growth that empowers them for future life challenges.
(405) 353-6297 View (405) 353-6297

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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.