What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
A Deeper Look at the Mind
Psychodynamic therapy is more than just talking — it’s about understanding the emotional roots of your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns. It’s a journey of self-discovery that leads to insight, healing, and lasting change.
Why Psychodynamic Therapy?
We all carry stories — some we know, and some we’ve pushed deep below the surface. Sometimes, these unspoken emotions, early attachments, or past experiences can affect how we think, feel, and relate to others in the present. Psychodynamic therapy helps bring those patterns to light.
Through a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship, this approach allows clients to:
Identify unconscious emotional patterns
Understand the “why” behind recurring struggles
Work through unresolved feelings or trauma
Build healthier ways of relating to self and others
Create lasting emotional growth and resilience
How Does It Work?
Psychodynamic therapy involves open-ended, collaborative conversations guided by a trained therapist. Instead of offering quick fixes, the focus is on understanding and exploring your unique emotional world at a pace that feels right for you.
Your therapist will help you:
- Make connections between past and present
- Notice emotional patterns and internal conflicts
- Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, or memories
- Use the therapeutic relationship itself as a mirror for healing
It’s not about being analyzed — it’s about being truly heard and understood.
Who Can Benefit?
Psychodynamic therapy is highly effective for people of all ages and backgrounds, especially those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional experiences.
We work with:
Children experiencing behavioral, emotional, or attachment issues
Teens navigating identity, anxiety, peer pressure, and family conflict
Adults struggling with depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling emotionally “stuck”
Parents seeking support in understanding their children’s needs and emotional development
A Trauma-Informed Approach
At our practice, psychodynamic therapy is offered through a trauma-informed lens. That means we place safety, trust, and collaboration at the center of every session. Whether you’re navigating high-impact trauma or ongoing emotional stress, our goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and in control of your healing.
Why We Use This Approach
Led by Haley Wuerth, LMSW, our practice is rooted in the belief that true healing begins with insight. Psychodynamic therapy allows us to go beyond surface-level symptoms and help clients understand the deeper emotional dynamics shaping their lives.
By slowing down and paying attention to what’s underneath the surface, clients begin to:
Feel more emotionally grounded
Break unhealthy cycles
Build stronger, more fulfilling relationships
Reconnect with their true sense of self
Take the First Step
If you’re ready to explore your inner world in a safe, compassionate environment — or if you’re seeking lasting change for yourself or your child — psychodynamic therapy may be right for you.