Psychoanalytic Therapists in 11954
Douglas F Maxwell
Licensed Psychoanalyst, NCPsyA, LP, JD
Verified Verified
Montauk, NY 11954 (Online Only)
I am an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art at NYU, and on the faculty of 3 psychoanalytic institutes.
Your decision to begin therapy is a very courageous one.Together we can explore how to improve your painful emotional life and reduce your anguish, anxiety and/or depression. Because of my background in law, I have treated many lawyers either in practice or in transition, and because of my background in art, I have experience treating a wide variety of artists. But my practice is certainly not limited to people in those areas. I welcome your call or email today. I am often in session, but will get back to you as soon as I can usually by the end of the day.
I am an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art at NYU, and on the faculty of 3 psychoanalytic institutes.
Your decision to begin therapy is a very courageous one.Together we can explore how to improve your painful emotional life and reduce your anguish, anxiety and/or depression. Because of my background in law, I have treated many lawyers either in practice or in transition, and because of my background in art, I have experience treating a wide variety of artists. But my practice is certainly not limited to people in those areas. I welcome your call or email today. I am often in session, but will get back to you as soon as I can usually by the end of the day.
For me it starts with you, not a diagnosis. Wherever you are in your life, it is easy to feel stuck and overwhelmed. I will listen. Together we will go on a process of a deep rooted self discovery that can lead to a life lived more free, creative, successful, and unapologetic within yourself and in your relationships with others.
For me it starts with you, not a diagnosis. Wherever you are in your life, it is easy to feel stuck and overwhelmed. I will listen. Together we will go on a process of a deep rooted self discovery that can lead to a life lived more free, creative, successful, and unapologetic within yourself and in your relationships with others.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
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.