Psychoanalytic Therapists in 52317
To help facilitate the hard work of change, I integrate psychoanalytic theory with other approaches a patient might need.
I work best with those who are interested in and motivated to deeply explore and understand themselves in the service of lasting growth. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, relationship concerns, family-of-origin difficulties, and feelings of isolation and disconnection. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals with marginalized identities who present with identity-related challenges, especially when living in a context that doesn't support- or actively works to oppress- those identities.
To help facilitate the hard work of change, I integrate psychoanalytic theory with other approaches a patient might need.
I work best with those who are interested in and motivated to deeply explore and understand themselves in the service of lasting growth. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, relationship concerns, family-of-origin difficulties, and feelings of isolation and disconnection. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals with marginalized identities who present with identity-related challenges, especially when living in a context that doesn't support- or actively works to oppress- those identities.
Kendra Bailey Imagine Therapy Solutions Plc
Counselor, ExDirec, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
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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.