By refusing to let the clock dictate the rhythm, Lacanian analysis restores something: a clinical practice alive to surprise, desire, and the sudden twist of meaning.
Category Archives: Psychoanalytic Therapy Basics
Curious about starting therapy but not sure what to expect? These posts explore some of the most common questions people have before beginning psychoanalytic therapy — from how sessions work to choosing a therapist. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a more reflective approach, this series offers a starting point grounded in clarity, care, and clinical insight.
Payment is never just an administrative detail in psychoanalytic therapy. It is part of the treatment itself.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a conversation not like any other. The one fundamental instruction is simple: say whatever comes into your head, and try not to filter it.
This is one of the most quietly asked questions. It lingers behind others: Do I really need this? Is my problem even serious enough? What if I’m wasting someone’s time?
It’s one of the most common questions we receive — and one of the most difficult to answer. How do you choose the “right” therapist?
In a world full of comparison sites, star ratings, and top 10 lists, it can be tempting to approach therapy the same way you might approach buying a product. But therapy isn’t a product. It’s a relationship — and one whose affect can’t be predicted in advance.