Psychoanalytic therapists in Decatur, AL
Browse Psychoanalytic therapists in Decatur, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychoanalytic
Amy L. Holdbrooks, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, ALC, BSW
Many believe expressing your feelings is a sign of weakness, creating a stigma surrounding mental health. However, the exact opposite is true! Knowing when to ask for help shows courage, strength, and wisdom. Physical and emotional health are tightly intertwined. When we know precisely what is wrong, we can face the problem head-on, allowing us to see firsthand that knowledge is power!
I was first introduced to depression and anxiety through a wiry, slightly rumpled, highly cantankerous psychology professor when I was only 19 years old. I will never forget that lecture as long as I live. As he presented the 'day’s topic,' he peered intently around the room as if he could read our very thoughts. Then, he threw down his book and left the room without warning, leaving us there in stunned silence. After what seemed like an hour (probably only five minutes), he returned with 25 lb. weights strapped to each arm and leg and a pack filled with two 50 lbs. fastened to his back. As he began to lecture, he proceeded to pace up and down each row of the classroom. He was not a young man, and as he talked, he became winded and was forced to stop and catch his breath. He was an excellent orator, by history, but on this day, he seemed entirely out of his comfort zone. He was confused, preoccupied, stressed, and somewhat fragile. As the class concluded and we began to slowly make our way to the door, the professor said, “Oh, and by the way, living with depression and anxiety is much like trying to do a simple daily task with over 200 lbs. of weight strapped to your very soul. Now, go and have a good evening.”
Having struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my adult life, and now as a counselor, I will have to say that the professor’s illustration was prophetically spot on! In fact, it was brilliant!
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Decatur, AL 35601
Online in Decatur, AL
Psychoanalytic
Linda Michlin Ludwig
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend to a great degree on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.
50 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, AL (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Aysha DeSilva
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Sometimes it may feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through. Having a space where your experiences are heard can be helpful. I’m thankful we’ve connected, and I’m here to offer compassionate support.
4 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, AL (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Dr. Sarah Pouliot
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Psychotherapy is most effective when two people (therapist and client) work together to develop a type of therapeutic relationship that not only seeks to make sense of unfolding dynamics but also provides a safe place from which to explore both the known and unknown. In other words, psychotherapy or counseling should offer a meaningful experience, offering new ways of being, relating, and experiencing. Lasting change becomes possible when we are able to find and apply new ways of thinking and feeling about ourselves and others - new ways of relating or responding to the world in which we live and engage.
16 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, AL
Psychoanalytic
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
My clinical experience is wide and deep. I estimate I have conducted about 90,000 hours of psychotherapy sessions, including many hours training and supervising other therapists. This experience covers many modes: individual therapy, as well as family, couple and group therapy. My basic orientation is existential and psychodynamic, but I have added much training and experience in other approaches on top of that over the years. I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP, have served 2 terms as a board director and secretary for the American Academy of Psychotherapy, and previously trained young clinical psychologists and psychiatric residents at the University of North Carolina. We keep learning more about how to be effective therapists, and I have aggressively added to my clinical wisdom. I stand ready to work to understand you deeply, and help you profoundly, whatever your current dilemmas.
41 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, AL
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Decatur, AL Statistics
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Decatur, AL average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (67%), and Loss or Grief (63%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Stress |
| 46% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 46% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Men |
| 21% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 17% | Asian |