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Rich Tiede
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN
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San Antonio, TX 78232  (Online Only)
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
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G Victoria Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
Greetings! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am someone who is dedicated to the elevation of the client. After working in healthcare for many years, I transitioned to the profession of Social Work in 2015. I have a Masters degree of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I see the importance of therapy and mental health services in all communities. I have the privilege to work with a multitude of clients experiencing grief, trauma, and battling stabilization in behavioral health.
Greetings! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am someone who is dedicated to the elevation of the client. After working in healthcare for many years, I transitioned to the profession of Social Work in 2015. I have a Masters degree of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I see the importance of therapy and mental health services in all communities. I have the privilege to work with a multitude of clients experiencing grief, trauma, and battling stabilization in behavioral health.
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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.