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Our Therapeutic Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy,<\/strong> a collaborative, highly individualized, and time-honored method used around the world. Unlike some of the other common approaches that use worksheets and homework assignments to teach a  set of skills, psychodynamic therapy seeks to understand and address the underlying causes  of emotional distress.  This emphasis on depth accounts for the fact that multiple research studies demonstrate that, in contrast to the skills-only approaches, the therapeutic benefits of  psychodynamic therapy persist many years after individuals finish treatment. This way of working fosters greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Therapeutic Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We believe that therapy works best when there\u2019s a strong, trusting connection between you and your therapist. That\u2019s why our initial few sessions are designed as an in-depth consultation.<\/strong> In these initial two to three meetings you and your therapist will assess fit, work together to fully understand the nature of the issue that brings you to treatment, your goals for the work and the best course of action for helping you meet your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a team<\/strong><\/a> of skilled clinicians, we\u2019re able to match you with a therapist<\/strong> whose approach and personality align with your unique needs and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our experience, meaningful emotional change\u2014not unlike physical fitness\u2014requires regularity and consistency. Consequently, we ask that individuals and couples attend weekly sessions <\/strong>while working with us. Lasting change is more likely, and often happens more quickly, when there\u2019s space to track patterns, try out new ways of relating, and adjust based on feedback. Weekly meetings help maintain momentum and support tangible progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay, we offer individual therapy for adults (18+) navigating a wide range of life challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n