Psychodynamic Therapy in Baltimore

What is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a widely respected and effective form of talk therapy that delves into the unconscious mind, allowing you to examine how past experiences and early relationships shape your current emotional and behavioral patterns. Our skilled and compassionate therapists provide a safe and supportive space where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions.

How Does it Work?

During your psychodynamic therapy sessions, your therapist will actively listen to you, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings in-depth. Through insightful analysis, your therapist will identify recurring themes, unresolved conflicts, and unconscious beliefs that may be influencing your present-day experiences. By bringing these hidden elements to light, you can gain a better understanding of yourself and the underlying factors contributing to your struggles.

The Benefits of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

1. Self-awareness and Personal Growth: By gaining insight into your emotional world, you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your reactions to life events. This heightened self-awareness empowers you to make positive changes and break free from unhelpful patterns.

2. Improved Relationships: As you gain insight into your past relationship dynamics, you can enhance your current relationships by fostering healthier communication and emotional connections.

3. Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Unresolved emotions from the past can contribute to stress and anxiety. Psychodynamic therapy can help you process these emotions, leading to greater emotional resilience and reduced stress.

4. Coping Mechanism Development: Your therapist will work with you to develop healthier coping strategies, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and adaptability.

5. Long-lasting Change: Psychodynamic psychotherapy aims to address the root causes of emotional difficulties, leading to long-lasting changes rather than just symptom relief.

Meet Our
Psychodynamic Therapists
in Baltimore

While therapists in the Baltimore Therapy Group use a variety of empirically supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“CBT”), Interpersonal Process Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy to help clients overcome the struggles that bring them to therapy, a few of us use psychodynamic approaches. Meet Justina Stokes, Licensed Social Worker, one of the Baltimore Therapy Group’s psychodynamic psychotherapist.