Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Massachusetts
I offer therapy based in Cambridge, MA. In my practice, I see adults of all races, genders and cultures. In my practice, I specialize in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches (also sometimes called “depth therapies.”)
Depth therapies are often a fit for individuals who feel curious about how their internal templates might be driving the patterns that they find themselves replaying across different relationships. One distinctive component of depth therapies is the view that thoughts and feelings can be inaccessible to our awareness– not merely as a matter of inattention but for psychological reasons. Relatedly, another distinguishing feature of depth therapies is the view that an awareness of these beliefs and feelings takes shape gradually through a collaborative kind of experiencing of these patterns in the therapy relationship. So, one’s experience of the therapeutic alliance itself is an important part of the treatment.
The aim of depth therapies is to learn to hear from a fuller range of one’s emotions, become less divided internally and, thereby, more resilient and creative in face of personal and social challenges. One of the benefits of such approaches is the potential for long-term change beyond symptom reduction. Some of the issues that I frequently work with include (but are not limited to): increasing the capacity to grieve loss, reducing self-criticism, increasing a sense of cohesion and self-worth following traumatic experiences, reconciling conflicted feelings about issues of identity, adjusting to transitions and changes, understanding and modifying personality factors that drive repeating relationship patterns/choices, and strengthening one’s relationship to creativity.
Most often, people who reach out to me about therapy live in Cambridge and the greater Boston area. However, I also frequently work with people located anywhere within Massachusetts. I am a proponent of the role that telehealth can play in increasing access to treatment. Depending on your particular circumstances, remote therapy may be provided by video or via phone.
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Inna Goldberg, LICSW 