Psychodynamic Therapy

Therapy is more than just talking. There are many different types of therapy, and each has a unique approach. Through psychodynamic therapy, patients work to understand and resolve their problems, utilizing proven behavioral methodologies. In therapy, a patient will begin to increase their awareness of their inner world and its influence over past and present relationships. Furthermore, psychodynamic therapy can help to change complex and often unconscious emotional and relationship problems. This, in turn, reduces outward symptoms of behavioral and mood disorders and relieves stress. In this manner, psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from most other therapy modalities.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Video appointments are now available for all new and existing patients in our practice. You can continue scheduling appointments online or call our office at (520)-261-6533 to set up your telepsychiatry visit.


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What is psychodynamic psychotherapy used for?

Psychodynamic counseling is used for individuals with serious psychological disorders. Additionally, it may be appropriate for those experiencing a loss of meaning in their lives or individuals who are looking for a greater sense of fulfillment.

Often, individuals seek help for specific issues such as panic attacks, phobias, or eating disorders. Alternatively, people seek help due to a more general underlying feeling that something is off. Feelings of worthlessness or grief, difficulties with relationships, dissatisfaction with work, and difficulties concentrating are all common symptoms that can lead someone to therapy.

In addition, psychodynamic psychotherapy provides an effective treatment for a range of psychological disorders, both solely as a treatment and as an adjunct to other forms of treatment. It can contribute significantly to patient’s mental and physical health, to their sense of well-being and to their ability to manage their lives more effectively.

Attachment Based Psychodynamic Therapist

It is known that early attachment experiences with a primary caregiver influence patterns of communication, relationships and emotional experiences. If an individual experiences a secure attachment, they learn to communicate feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. However, if an individual experienced an insecure attachment pattern at an early age, they may struggle with maladaptive and dysregulated emotions and furthermore struggle with relationships leading to anxiety, depression, and misdirected anger.

Dr. DiPierdomenico has studied the Neurobiology of Attachment Theory and the use of Psychodynamic Therapy as a treatment modality to facilitate the repair and reorganization of the brain. Dr. DiPierdomenico utilizes this type of therapy for providing a secure base to allow her patients to explore their present and past emotional experiences. This type of therapy uses the right brain/limbic system interactions of both the psychotherapist and the patient and is more effective than other types of therapy that use cognitive or behavioral suggestions from the therapist.

How can you improve your telepsychiatry experience?

Video appointments are now available for all new and existing patients in our practice. You can continue scheduling appointments online or call our office at (520)-261-6533 to set up your telepsychiatry visit.