Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Frankfort, IL
Explore Your Inner World. Understand Yourself. Heal Deeply.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at Full Circle Counseling and Wellness helps individuals gain insight into the unconscious patterns and early life experiences that shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By exploring these influences, clients can better understand the roots of emotional challenges and relational difficulties. This therapy promotes self-awareness, reflection, and long-term personal growth. Our therapists guide you in uncovering patterns, resolving internal conflicts, and fostering deeper emotional healing.
How Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Works
Psychodynamic therapy emphasizes the connection between past experiences and present behavior. Key elements include:
Exploring Early Life Experiences: Understanding how formative events influence current emotional patterns.
Identifying Unconscious Patterns: Recognizing recurring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that affect relationships and well-being.
Enhancing Self-Awareness: Developing insight into motivations, emotions, and interpersonal dynamics.
Resolving Emotional Conflicts: Processing unresolved feelings to promote lasting change.
Through reflection and dialogue, clients build awareness and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Who Can Benefit from Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is ideal for individuals seeking deep self-understanding and long-term emotional growth. It is particularly helpful for those experiencing:
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Anxiety or depression
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Trauma or unresolved past experiences
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Relationship or interpersonal challenges
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Recurrent emotional conflicts
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Difficulty understanding emotional patterns
This approach helps clients achieve meaningful insight and sustainable emotional change.
Your Psychodynamic Therapist at Full Circle
Recommended Therapist: Kristine Cain, LCPC
Kristine’s expertise in trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR makes her well-suited to guide clients through psychodynamic exploration. Her empathetic and holistic approach helps clients uncover unconscious patterns while integrating mind-body techniques for deeper healing.
“Kristine works collaboratively to help clients gain insight, resolve emotional conflicts, and build a more fulfilling, self-aware life.”
Other Supporting Therapists:
Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC – Skilled in mindfulness and interpersonal strategies, useful for integrating psychodynamic insight into day-to-day coping.
AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW – Brings perspective for clients with chronic illness or disability, supporting psychodynamic work in a telehealth setting.
What to Expect in Psychodynamic Therapy
Sessions focus on reflection, dialogue, and exploration of patterns in thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will work with your therapist to uncover unconscious influences, process emotions, and gain insight into recurring life themes. Over time, this process promotes emotional resilience, self-understanding, and healthier relational dynamics. Full Circle therapists provide a safe, supportive environment for deep exploration and growth.
Begin Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Frankfort, IL
If you’re ready to explore your inner world, understand yourself more fully, and achieve lasting emotional growth, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can help. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our compassionate therapists guide you through reflection, insight, and healing.
Contact us today to schedule your first session and start your journey toward self-awareness and personal growth.
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