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Marion Belanger
Marriage & Family Therapist, Marion Belanger, LMFT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
You may be experiencing distress due to major life changes – even positive transitions are often psychologically fraught. Perhaps your relationship could benefit from some restorative attention. Maybe you are an artist and want to explore your creative process. Are climate concerns are affecting your mental health? There are moments in life where the therapeutic process can be beneficial. Through the therapeutic process you will have the potential to increase your capacity to achieve your goals, and to take resilient action.
You may be experiencing distress due to major life changes – even positive transitions are often psychologically fraught. Perhaps your relationship could benefit from some restorative attention. Maybe you are an artist and want to explore your creative process. Are climate concerns are affecting your mental health? There are moments in life where the therapeutic process can be beneficial. Through the therapeutic process you will have the potential to increase your capacity to achieve your goals, and to take resilient action.
(203) 875-0848 View (203) 875-0848
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Christine Lidz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
There are times in everyone's life when we can feel overwhelmed with life's challenges and difficulties. At those times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve an emotional challenge or cope with a personal experience. I have had over 30 years of experience in providing short and long term individual therapy, as well as couples therapy, and in that time I have provided emotional healing, personal growth and understanding for people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationships, couples issues, and life changes.
There are times in everyone's life when we can feel overwhelmed with life's challenges and difficulties. At those times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve an emotional challenge or cope with a personal experience. I have had over 30 years of experience in providing short and long term individual therapy, as well as couples therapy, and in that time I have provided emotional healing, personal growth and understanding for people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationships, couples issues, and life changes.
(203) 295-3089 View (203) 295-3089
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Beth Breck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
(475) 224-4670 View (475) 224-4670
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.