Psychoanalytic Therapy in Maplewood & South Orange, NJ

For those who wish to understand themselves deeply — not merely to relieve a symptom, but to comprehend the deeper currents that shape how they love, work, and live — psychoanalytic therapy offers a uniquely thorough path. My training is rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition, and I practice in South Orange, serving Maplewood and the greater Essex County area.

What is psychoanalytic therapy?

Psychoanalytic therapy is an in-depth, insight-oriented approach. It rests on the understanding that our present difficulties are shaped by earlier experiences and by aspects of ourselves of which we are not fully aware. Through an ongoing and trusting relationship, we bring these influences into view, where they may be understood and worked through rather than repeated.

Who it is suited to

This work tends to suit those who sense that their difficulties run deeper than any single issue, who are curious about their inner lives, and who seek more than symptom relief. It is particularly valuable for longstanding patterns in relationships, self-worth, and identity that briefer approaches have not resolved.

What to expect

The work is more open-ended and reflective than problem-focused therapy. We meet regularly, and much of its depth arises from that continuity and trust. My role is to listen closely, to notice the patterns as they emerge — including within our own relationship — and to help you make meaning of them. Clients describe me as warm and steady, which is the ground this work requires.

Exploring further

If this resonates with you, I invite you to request an appointment or to call (646) 265-3634 to discuss whether psychoanalytic therapy is a suitable fit. My office is in South Orange, near Maplewood and the greater Essex County area.