Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Massachusetts
I offer therapy based in Cambridge, MA. In my practice, I see adults of all races, genders and cultures. I specialize in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches (also sometimes called “depth therapies”).
My approach is often a fit for individuals who feel curious about themes and patterns they find themselves replaying across different relationships. A distinctive feature of depth therapies is the view that thoughts and feelings can be inaccessible to our awareness — not simply because of inattention but for psychological reasons! Another distinguishing feature of psychodynamic therapy is that one’s experience of the therapeutic relationship is not just a backdrop but itself an important component of the treatment. Therapy is a space in which a collaborative experiencing of repeating patterns can be explored. As one’s perspective around these patterns expands through collaborative exploration and experiencing, one ultimately becomes freer to decide which parts of these patterns they would like to keep/repurpose toward new aims and which they might have outgrown.
I think of therapy as a process that increases our capacity hear from a fuller range of emotions, thoughts, beliefs and wishes with the aim of becoming less divided internally and, as a result, more resilient and creative in face of personal and social challenges. One of the benefits of a psychodynamic approach is the potential for long-term change beyond symptom reduction. I consider therapy to be working when one becomes able to recognize new connections between already existing experiences.
Examples of the kinds of 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 traumatogenic experiences, reconciling sources of conflict about the various identities that one inhabits, adjusting to transitions and changes, understanding and modifying personality factors that drive repeating relationship patterns/choices, and strengthening one’s relationship to creativity, interests and vitality.
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 plays 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 