Psychodynamic Therapists in 48045

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Emma Peck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
She utilizes psychodynamic, relational, attachment based, and strengths-based therapy to promote a new sense of well-being.
Whether life is presenting current challenges or the trauma you experienced in your past is preventing you from living in the present, therapy can be a powerful tool to help process those intense emotions and find ways to soothe. Enduring trauma can prevent us from living our life to the fullest, whether it’s repetitive negative thoughts, physical responses, painful memories, or feeling overwhelmed with everyday stressors. Emma provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to heal and gain new insights on their own unique experiences. Emma works with children thirteen years old and older, adolescents, and adults.
She utilizes psychodynamic, relational, attachment based, and strengths-based therapy to promote a new sense of well-being.
Whether life is presenting current challenges or the trauma you experienced in your past is preventing you from living in the present, therapy can be a powerful tool to help process those intense emotions and find ways to soothe. Enduring trauma can prevent us from living our life to the fullest, whether it’s repetitive negative thoughts, physical responses, painful memories, or feeling overwhelmed with everyday stressors. Emma provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to heal and gain new insights on their own unique experiences. Emma works with children thirteen years old and older, adolescents, and adults.
(586) 271-0868 View (586) 271-0868
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Mary Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, PC
Verified Verified
Harrison Township, MI 48045  (Online Only)
I believe the ability to be genuine and create connections with other people are the most important factors in maintaining peace and happiness. I encourage my clients to strive toward this by helping them explore who they are and find the tools they need to evolve into who they want to become. My style is candid and compassionate. I challenge my clients, but I realize that each person comes in with different needs, interests, and talents. I approach the treatment of each client with an eclectic perspective based on their personal qualities and situations.
I believe the ability to be genuine and create connections with other people are the most important factors in maintaining peace and happiness. I encourage my clients to strive toward this by helping them explore who they are and find the tools they need to evolve into who they want to become. My style is candid and compassionate. I challenge my clients, but I realize that each person comes in with different needs, interests, and talents. I approach the treatment of each client with an eclectic perspective based on their personal qualities and situations.
(586) 648-0654 View (586) 648-0654
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David Fish, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
I am dedicated to providing you with an opportunity to overcome the obstacles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals or from being your best self. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with flexibility and an understanding that one treatment approach doesn't work for everyone. I meet you where you are, and my goal is to work with you get to where you want to be in your life with warmth, sensitivity and wisdom.
I am dedicated to providing you with an opportunity to overcome the obstacles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals or from being your best self. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with flexibility and an understanding that one treatment approach doesn't work for everyone. I meet you where you are, and my goal is to work with you get to where you want to be in your life with warmth, sensitivity and wisdom.
(586) 217-3659 View (586) 217-3659
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Maria A Menozzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAADC, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Are you experiencing repeat patterns of stress, distress or difficulty in your relationships? There is hope. Together, we will work to find compassion and understanding for your challenges and set you back on track to a healthier, happier life. Whether it may be the trauma of every day life, or past hurts, resentments, and heartbreak, you will feel hopeful about moving forward confidently in your life using new coping strategies for present day stressors, and the freedom to let go of old thought and behavior patterns keeping you from living your best life.
Are you experiencing repeat patterns of stress, distress or difficulty in your relationships? There is hope. Together, we will work to find compassion and understanding for your challenges and set you back on track to a healthier, happier life. Whether it may be the trauma of every day life, or past hurts, resentments, and heartbreak, you will feel hopeful about moving forward confidently in your life using new coping strategies for present day stressors, and the freedom to let go of old thought and behavior patterns keeping you from living your best life.
(586) 460-4541 View (586) 460-4541

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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.