| I am bi-national
American and French and provide psychotherapy or
psychoanalysis in English for children, adolescents and
adults. I am certified in psychoanalysis by the
International Psychoanalytic Studies Organization, which
is part of the IPA (International Psychoanalytic
Association). The certification requires five to ten
years of post-graduate clinical training and
supervision, as well as an extensive personal analysis.
I was educated both in the United
States and France. I worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in
outpatient psychiatry, as well as in private practice,
before moving to France over twenty years ago. I have
Masters degrees from the University of Maryland, and the
Université de Rennes 2 (psychology and
psychopathology).
On a personal note, I know what
it's like to adapt to life here and raise children
in two cultures and two languages. Clinical work
requires a deep understanding of human development and
personality structure. The goal of psychotherapy is to
live life not in reaction to things, but with intention,
purpose, and direction. The work can be focused on the
here-and-now, but also on understanding
unconscious forces which may influence what's happening
for us today. This is not contradictory - but
complementary - since we are the product of our stories
even as we aim towards the future.
Generally, sessions are held
weekly, however psychoanalytic sessions are more
frequent. Psychotherapy is a treatment where the
therapist and patient speak face-to-face, while
psychoanalysis, a deeper process, generally requires
lying on the couch, without seeing the analyst.
Psychoanalysis is an intensive introspective process,
which people may choose after an experience with
face-to-face treatment. It allows for a more profound
understanding of one’s self, changing repetitive
patterns, within a supportive, interactive setting.
When treating children and adolescents, regular meetings
with parents can be helpful in understanding their
difficulties. These sessions are provided for no fee
within the framework of your child’s psychotherapy. The
first meeting occurs after one month (three to four
sessions) with your child; to provide feedback and an
idea of the psychotherapeutic process. Afterward, these
meetings can be scheduled upon request (about once every
three to six months, generally).
Coordination with your general practitioner, or a
psychiatrist, is possible. Additional help in finding
and communicating with these professionals in your area
is also available. Fees are explained during the initial
session.
ADELI : 440012037 |
