Lisa Krachman MSW, LSW

Psychodynamic therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on understanding how a person's current behaviors and emotions are influenced by their unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences, often stemming from early childhood relationships, with the goal of gaining insight and self-awareness through exploring these underlying patterns and conflicts; it is largely based on the theories of Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis

What causes people to have body image issues and engage in harmful eating habits is complex, and varies by individual. I can help you examine your past to understand what led to these behaviors and learn to accept and love yourself as who you are. We can work together to create an improved relationship with your body and food; a positive one.

Are you feeling hopeless, isolated, and not your usual self? If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like its going to change, chances are you may be suffering from depression. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to renew hope in their lives.

Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective? Therapy can uncover the underlying cause of your worries and fears, help you learn how to relax and look at situations in a new, less frightening way by developing better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.

Many of us live our daily lives with a constant stream of uncontrollable negative emotions right under our awareness. These emotions affect how we feel about ourselves and how we interact with other people, including friends, romantic partners, and family members. DBT essentially works with individuals to help them find ways to manage their negative emotions so they can feel balanced, in control, and able to interact respectfully and successfully.