Modern Psychoanalysis


Many people don't realize that psychoanalysis has continued to develop and refine its theories and effectiveness. As practiced today, it's a collaborative, interactive and intensive therapy that explores the internal sources of emotional difficulties in more depth than once weekly psychotherapy.

Psychoanalysis focuses on helping people overcome longstanding personality tendencies or self-defeating patterns that have been resistant to change. Its goal is to enhance one's capacity to be alive to as much as possible of the full spectrum of human experience.  People find it brings about deep internal transformations, allowing them to live more flexible, genuine and fulfilling lives.

You can learn more about psychoanalysis by watching this informative 7 minute video made by colleagues in North Carolina:



Alternatively, you can view this 4 minute description of psychoanalysis by Norman Kohn, MD of Chicago:




I’m happy to speak with you to determine whether psychoanalysis might be right for you. If you have questions or would like to set up an initial consultation, please contact me by phone at 415-771-5671 or email at reneespencer@mac.com.

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