What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy explores how our past, especially early relationships and experiences, shapes the way we feel, relate, and react today, often outside our conscious awareness. By bringing these patterns into the light, we gain the freedom to respond differently.

The power of patterns

Many of the ways we protect ourselves were learned early, when they made complete sense. As adults, those same patterns can quietly cause difficulty in relationships, self worth, and emotional life. Psychodynamic work looks beneath the surface symptoms to understand the roots, so change can happen at a deeper level rather than only managing the symptoms.

What it can help with

This approach can be valuable for long standing patterns, relationship difficulties, low self worth, and a sense of repeating the same struggles. It pairs naturally with attachment based and trauma informed care, both central to Chloe's practice.

What to expect

Sessions are reflective and relational, with space to explore connections between past and present at a pace that feels safe. If you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns, a free consultation can be a meaningful first step.