Psychodynamic Therapists in De Witt, NY
Susan Hartman Brenizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy.
All aspects of couples' experience of marital distress, as well as the "strength building" of "conflict resolution", and "communication skills". Recently featured on Syracuse Channel 9, WSYR segment on "Online Infidelity" as relationship expert. Featured in both "PBS" and "Syracuse Woman" magazines. Inducted: Cambridge "Who's Who of Professional Women".
Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy.
All aspects of couples' experience of marital distress, as well as the "strength building" of "conflict resolution", and "communication skills". Recently featured on Syracuse Channel 9, WSYR segment on "Online Infidelity" as relationship expert. Featured in both "PBS" and "Syracuse Woman" magazines. Inducted: Cambridge "Who's Who of Professional Women".
Tracy Torelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
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Tom Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I also utilize Attachment Theory when discussing relationships and dating, and psychodynamic and insight-oriented methods to process trauma.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I seek to create an environment where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. As a psychotherapist, I've worked with diverse populations across New York City. I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, I work with clients in active recovery from substance use. My clients are typically goal-driven while seeking direction towards creating a more fulfilling life.
I also utilize Attachment Theory when discussing relationships and dating, and psychodynamic and insight-oriented methods to process trauma.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I seek to create an environment where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. As a psychotherapist, I've worked with diverse populations across New York City. I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, I work with clients in active recovery from substance use. My clients are typically goal-driven while seeking direction towards creating a more fulfilling life.
I believe that as we explore thinking and feeling through CBT, we may also need to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy methods.
As social animals, we humans, not only learn about others when we talk with them, we learn about ourselves and define who we want to be. Simply put, this is why I believe that talk therapy can be helpful in processing emotions and fostering positive change.
I believe that as we explore thinking and feeling through CBT, we may also need to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy methods.
As social animals, we humans, not only learn about others when we talk with them, we learn about ourselves and define who we want to be. Simply put, this is why I believe that talk therapy can be helpful in processing emotions and fostering positive change.
My approach is emotion-focused, psychodynamic, and integrative, adapting to the needs of each client.
I specialize in intensive psychotherapy for young professionals experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing video-based psychotherapy for clients in New York, Connecticut, and throughout the United States. I currently have availability for new clients on Mondays and Tuesdays.
My approach is emotion-focused, psychodynamic, and integrative, adapting to the needs of each client.
I specialize in intensive psychotherapy for young professionals experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing video-based psychotherapy for clients in New York, Connecticut, and throughout the United States. I currently have availability for new clients on Mondays and Tuesdays.
I utilize psychodynamic therapy including person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Strength Based Therapies, as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Life isn’t always perfect or without problems. We all experience times where life can be hard to manage because of the day-to-day stress along with a variety of other things that we deal with in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC working in the field for over 9 years, I believe everyone needs time to talk with an unbiased person to process their feelings and find ways to cope with life to achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as with couples, and groups. I am passionate about working with formerly incarcerated individuals, LGTBQ+, BIPOC and immigrant communities.
I utilize psychodynamic therapy including person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Strength Based Therapies, as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Life isn’t always perfect or without problems. We all experience times where life can be hard to manage because of the day-to-day stress along with a variety of other things that we deal with in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC working in the field for over 9 years, I believe everyone needs time to talk with an unbiased person to process their feelings and find ways to cope with life to achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as with couples, and groups. I am passionate about working with formerly incarcerated individuals, LGTBQ+, BIPOC and immigrant communities.
Specializing in mental health, I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Are you someone who is feeling overwhelmed by challenges like depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, or work-related stress? Are you seeking a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can be heard and understood? Your goal may be to find healing, regain emotional balance, and overcome life’s obstacles with confidence. Together, we will explore your struggles, foster personal growth, and work toward resilience. I am here to support you in navigating life transitions and ultimately living a more fulfilling, empowered life.
Specializing in mental health, I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Are you someone who is feeling overwhelmed by challenges like depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, or work-related stress? Are you seeking a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can be heard and understood? Your goal may be to find healing, regain emotional balance, and overcome life’s obstacles with confidence. Together, we will explore your struggles, foster personal growth, and work toward resilience. I am here to support you in navigating life transitions and ultimately living a more fulfilling, empowered life.
I utilize CBT, elements of IFS, mindfulness, psychodynamic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others.
I am passionate about working with couples and individuals exploring their relationships with others. We exist in relationship to everyone and everything and exploring those connections can be very illuminating. I specialize in working with women’s issues, ADHD, and trauma. I also offer supervision to licensed clinicians.
I utilize CBT, elements of IFS, mindfulness, psychodynamic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others.
I am passionate about working with couples and individuals exploring their relationships with others. We exist in relationship to everyone and everything and exploring those connections can be very illuminating. I specialize in working with women’s issues, ADHD, and trauma. I also offer supervision to licensed clinicians.
I take an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy with a home base in CBT, attachment theory, and psychodynamic therapies.
Hi! I’m Maddie and I’m so glad you’re here!
I am a warm, genuine therapist who aims to be authentic and conversational in sessions. I specialize in working with relationship issues, family issues, anxiety, relationship anxiety/OCD, OCD, trauma, and self-esteem. I strive to create a healing connection that can be transferred outside of our virtual therapy room into your other relationships. Grounded in a relational, person-centered approach to therapy, I often move between your past and present experiences to increase your awareness and understanding of yourself while encouraging you to make positive change.
I take an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy with a home base in CBT, attachment theory, and psychodynamic therapies.
Hi! I’m Maddie and I’m so glad you’re here!
I am a warm, genuine therapist who aims to be authentic and conversational in sessions. I specialize in working with relationship issues, family issues, anxiety, relationship anxiety/OCD, OCD, trauma, and self-esteem. I strive to create a healing connection that can be transferred outside of our virtual therapy room into your other relationships. Grounded in a relational, person-centered approach to therapy, I often move between your past and present experiences to increase your awareness and understanding of yourself while encouraging you to make positive change.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and relational perspectives, acknowledging how societal structures and cultural narratives impact our wellbeing.
You've invested significant time and energy into personal development. You've gained valuable insights about your patterns and likely understand their origins. Yet despite this self-awareness and understanding, you've noticed that knowledge alone isn't creating the meaningful changes you're seeking.
I specialize in working with thoughtful teens and young adults, particularly women and LGBTQ+ folks, who are intimately familiar with this frustrating gap between understanding and transformation. Self-discovery is rarely linear, and sometimes the most challenging part isn't gaining insight – it's actually living differently.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and relational perspectives, acknowledging how societal structures and cultural narratives impact our wellbeing.
You've invested significant time and energy into personal development. You've gained valuable insights about your patterns and likely understand their origins. Yet despite this self-awareness and understanding, you've noticed that knowledge alone isn't creating the meaningful changes you're seeking.
I specialize in working with thoughtful teens and young adults, particularly women and LGBTQ+ folks, who are intimately familiar with this frustrating gap between understanding and transformation. Self-discovery is rarely linear, and sometimes the most challenging part isn't gaining insight – it's actually living differently.
Using psychodynamic and CBT modalities, we can tackle your present day challenges with thoughtfulness and simple steps.
Working parent? SAHM? The stress is real and I can help you. Sometimes it's an ineffective communication loop with your partner. Or pushing against intergenerational trauma and unhealthy patterns. Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with family and friends because you don't want to "be mean"? As a mom myself, I know all too well about these struggles - the mental load, a wounded inner child, and the daydreaming about different decisions. We all need help sometimes. Let me help you.
Using psychodynamic and CBT modalities, we can tackle your present day challenges with thoughtfulness and simple steps.
Working parent? SAHM? The stress is real and I can help you. Sometimes it's an ineffective communication loop with your partner. Or pushing against intergenerational trauma and unhealthy patterns. Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with family and friends because you don't want to "be mean"? As a mom myself, I know all too well about these struggles - the mental load, a wounded inner child, and the daydreaming about different decisions. We all need help sometimes. Let me help you.
My approach is psychodynamic, meaning I actively engage with you in a meaningful dialogue, using shared insights.
In our work together, we’ll explore the patterns and emotions that may be influencing your relationships and overall well-being. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenge, or personal growth, I provide a warm, engaged, and interactive therapeutic experience—one where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
My approach is psychodynamic, meaning I actively engage with you in a meaningful dialogue, using shared insights.
In our work together, we’ll explore the patterns and emotions that may be influencing your relationships and overall well-being. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenge, or personal growth, I provide a warm, engaged, and interactive therapeutic experience—one where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I'm trained primarily in psychodynamic therapy, but principles/interventions from other paradigms also inform my work.
At its best, therapy assists people in improving not just their immediate problems but also their baseline levels of peace of mind. This is achieved in myriad ways, which cannot be predicted prior to beginning treatment and depend on who the patient is and what their life and history looks like, but it always begins with honest and creative dialogue.
I'm trained primarily in psychodynamic therapy, but principles/interventions from other paradigms also inform my work.
At its best, therapy assists people in improving not just their immediate problems but also their baseline levels of peace of mind. This is achieved in myriad ways, which cannot be predicted prior to beginning treatment and depend on who the patient is and what their life and history looks like, but it always begins with honest and creative dialogue.
I tailor therapy to fit each person’s unique personality, history, and goals drawing from evidence-based modalities such as trauma-informed CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and relational work.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Laotian-American Therapist based in New York. I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, soul-deep questions about identity, purpose and personal growth.
I tailor therapy to fit each person’s unique personality, history, and goals drawing from evidence-based modalities such as trauma-informed CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and relational work.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Laotian-American Therapist based in New York. I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, soul-deep questions about identity, purpose and personal growth.
I have very extensive experience in Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy and have a spontaneous empathic insight into helping others.
I am Empathic and Genuine in wanting to help a Patient. I Strive toward total actualization of Patients' potential and very concerned for their benefits. I have an honest interest in reaching Patient goals with empathic resonance.
I have very extensive experience in Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy and have a spontaneous empathic insight into helping others.
I am Empathic and Genuine in wanting to help a Patient. I Strive toward total actualization of Patients' potential and very concerned for their benefits. I have an honest interest in reaching Patient goals with empathic resonance.
I approach therapy from an insight-oriented ( psychodynamic/analytic) and integrative approach, as I believe it is important to understand the cause of client issues, while also considering how their issues are related to their overall health.
Every client is unique and it is my job to assist you through transforming pain and other emotional distress into hope, strength, positive change, and achievement. I offer clients a patient-centered partnership, to support and empower them in making informed choices that will lead to meaningful change. I evaluate clients’ identified concerns from a holistic and integrative mental health perspective. Successful outcomes are accomplished through insight-oriented conversations to express emotion, provide motivation, assess wellness, identify strengths, and create a safe space to explore oneself.
I approach therapy from an insight-oriented ( psychodynamic/analytic) and integrative approach, as I believe it is important to understand the cause of client issues, while also considering how their issues are related to their overall health.
Every client is unique and it is my job to assist you through transforming pain and other emotional distress into hope, strength, positive change, and achievement. I offer clients a patient-centered partnership, to support and empower them in making informed choices that will lead to meaningful change. I evaluate clients’ identified concerns from a holistic and integrative mental health perspective. Successful outcomes are accomplished through insight-oriented conversations to express emotion, provide motivation, assess wellness, identify strengths, and create a safe space to explore oneself.
I offer a client-centered approach, using CBT to teach practical skills for managing anxiety and depression, and psychodynamic techniques to explore how past experiences affect the present.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by their emotions or experiences but is ready to take the first step toward healing. They might struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or trauma from past relationships, abuse, or other life events. They might feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, unsure of how to move forward, or disconnected from their true selves. They want to feel seen and understood in a way they may not have experienced before. Their ultimate goal is healing, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. They want a safe space to process their pain, gain clarity, and find coping strategies.
I offer a client-centered approach, using CBT to teach practical skills for managing anxiety and depression, and psychodynamic techniques to explore how past experiences affect the present.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by their emotions or experiences but is ready to take the first step toward healing. They might struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or trauma from past relationships, abuse, or other life events. They might feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, unsure of how to move forward, or disconnected from their true selves. They want to feel seen and understood in a way they may not have experienced before. Their ultimate goal is healing, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. They want a safe space to process their pain, gain clarity, and find coping strategies.
I utilize psychodynamic frameworks to help clients develop a narrative that supports understanding their current challenges.
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work through Nazareth College and The College at Brockport. I have been in Private Practice for 5 years and previously worked in outpatient settings with families, couples and adults. I am a trained psychotherapist and have experience working with individuals with a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, panic disorder and ADHD. My person-centered approach has helped in forming strong relationships with my clients in an effort to improve their lives and help them better understand the sources of their emotional suffering.
I utilize psychodynamic frameworks to help clients develop a narrative that supports understanding their current challenges.
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work through Nazareth College and The College at Brockport. I have been in Private Practice for 5 years and previously worked in outpatient settings with families, couples and adults. I am a trained psychotherapist and have experience working with individuals with a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, panic disorder and ADHD. My person-centered approach has helped in forming strong relationships with my clients in an effort to improve their lives and help them better understand the sources of their emotional suffering.
My integrative therapy approach blends psychodynamic, solution-focused, and person-centered methods.
Are you curious about your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Do you feel as if you may harbor deep-seated emotional issues, have unresolved childhood conflicts, or engage in patterns of behavior that you struggle to understand and/or change? Are you simply feeling stuck? You may know what you would like to do differently, but cannot seem to make sustainable changes, or perhaps you don't even know where to begin. You are not alone. Allow me to show you how capable you are of leaving behind what no longer serves you and stepping into the highest version of yourself!
My integrative therapy approach blends psychodynamic, solution-focused, and person-centered methods.
Are you curious about your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Do you feel as if you may harbor deep-seated emotional issues, have unresolved childhood conflicts, or engage in patterns of behavior that you struggle to understand and/or change? Are you simply feeling stuck? You may know what you would like to do differently, but cannot seem to make sustainable changes, or perhaps you don't even know where to begin. You are not alone. Allow me to show you how capable you are of leaving behind what no longer serves you and stepping into the highest version of yourself!
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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.