- May 29, 2024
When Talk Therapy Goes Deeper: The Power of Psychodynamic & CBT
Psychotherapy remains an integral part of my appointments. I prefer combining elements of psychodynamic and cognitive behavior therapy to enhance medications and bring about symptom relief.
Psychodynamic therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding the unconscious mind and how it affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is based on the work of Sigmund Freud and other psychoanalysts.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is based on the work of Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis.
I believe that combining these two approaches can be more effective than using either one alone. Psychodynamic therapy can help you to understand the root causes of your problems, while CBT can help you to develop coping mechanisms and change your behavior.
I use a variety of techniques in my therapy sessions, including:
- Talk therapy: This is the most common type of therapy, and it involves talking to me about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
- Role-playing: This can be helpful for practicing new skills and behaviors.
- Imagery: This can be used to help you to relax and cope with difficult emotions.
- Hypnosis: This can be used to help you to change your thoughts and behaviors.
If you are interested in learning more about psychotherapy, please contact us for a consultation.