Psychoanalytic therapists in Amherst, VA
Browse Psychoanalytic therapists in Amherst, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychoanalytic
Dr. Dorothy Brass
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DCC, LCSW, LMSW
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing life's challenges. With 30 years of experience in the field, I have developed my skills in helping clients navigate through various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Jami Saperstein Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Are you feeling unsatisfied in your current relationship?Are you the victim of narcissistic abuse? I specialize in helping individuals heal from narcissistic emotional abuse and relationship conflicts. Did you suffer from abuse/neglect in childhood that continues to impact you in your present day life? Do you find that you are your own worst critic, unforgiving and judgmental towards yourself? You are not alone and don't have to carry the burden by yourself! My integrative approach to the therapeutic process honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
13 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression.
My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain.
I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires.
This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Psychoanalytic
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. I’ve been working as a psychologist for over 18 years and I have consistently found the strongest predictor of success to be the strength of our relationship. I’m so glad you are considering reaching out for help and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
19 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Amherst, VA Statistics
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Amherst, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (67%), and Loss or Grief (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 48% | Stress |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 30% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Women |
| 41% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |