People seek out psychotherapy or psychoanalysis for various reasons—sometimes to solve a particular problem, more often in hopes of remedying a deeper sense of unease. The conversation may begin with a specific source of pain and then evolve to encompass the whole of one's life. We speak our desires and fears, our pride and shame, fantasies, regrets, and more. It's a process in which we make some sense of our perplexing repetitive patterns; equally, it's a way to learn to bear what is ultimately incomprehensible. In time, we can come to terms with our history and find new avenues of enjoyment, purpose, and action.
Working from a psychoanalytic perspective, I aim to stay open to mental life in all its complexity, to listen without preconceptions, and to respond in such a way as to foster an ever-deepening inquiry into one's experience. The process unfolds with a spirit of curiosity and an ear attuned to the formations of the unconscious.
Availability for in-person sessions will vary in response to the changing circumstances of the pandemic, but the work can always continue without disruption via telehealth; I am licensed in Maine and New Hampshire and can see patients from either state.