Psychodynamic Therapy
The past can’t be erased—but through psychodynamic therapy, it can be understood and transformed
Do you ever catch yourself reacting in ways that don’t quite make sense in the moment—pulling away when someone gets too close, feeling anxious when things are calm, or repeating patterns you swore you’d outgrown? You’re not alone. These reactions often stem from unconscious dynamics shaped by early experiences that quietly influence how we relate to ourselves and others today.
Psychodynamic therapy helps you uncover the “why” behind those patterns—the deeper emotions, beliefs, and unmet needs that drive your thoughts and behaviors. By bringing what’s unconscious into awareness, you gain the freedom to respond with intention rather than react from old wounds.
At Anne Giles Counseling, we use psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore their inner world with curiosity and compassion—building insight, emotional depth, and lasting self-understanding.
What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?
Psychodynamic therapy is a depth-oriented approach that helps you understand the unconscious patterns, emotions, and relationship dynamics shaping your present life. It’s especially helpful if you find yourself repeating the same struggles—whether in relationships, work, or self-esteem—and can’t quite figure out why.
This approach invites exploration of your inner world: the early experiences, defenses, and emotional habits that influence how you think, feel, and relate today. By bringing these patterns into awareness, you begin to connect the dots between past and present, freeing yourself from automatic reactions that no longer serve you.
Unlike quick-fix methods, psychodynamic therapy emphasizes reflection, curiosity, and lasting change. Sessions focus on deep insight and genuine connection with your therapist, helping you build self-understanding, emotional resilience, and a more authentic relationship with yourself and others.
What to Expect
In psychodynamic therapy, sessions are centered around deep exploration and reflection rather than quick fixes. Together, we’ll look beneath the surface of your current challenges to uncover the unconscious patterns, emotional defenses, and relational dynamics that keep you feeling stuck.
The process often involves noticing recurring themes—how you handle closeness, manage conflict, or respond to disappointment—and understanding how those patterns developed over time. As insight grows, you begin to recognize how past experiences may still shape present reactions, even when you thought you’d moved on.
Sessions are conversational, collaborative, and intuitive. Rather than following a rigid structure, we move at the pace of your self-discovery—helping you connect your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that brings clarity and relief. Over time, this deepened awareness leads to lasting emotional change, stronger relationships, and a more grounded sense of self.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Depth, Insight, and Lasting Change
At Anne Giles Counseling, we work with high-functioning, insightful individuals who have done the self-help, read the books, and developed awareness—but still find themselves repeating familiar emotional patterns. Psychodynamic therapy helps bridge that gap between knowing and transforming.
We love this approach because it goes beyond surface-level coping tools to uncover the deeper “why” behind your reactions and relational patterns. By bringing unconscious dynamics into conscious awareness, you gain the ability to respond with intention rather than instinct.
Psychodynamic therapy aligns beautifully with our guiding questions: What is happening and why? Where do you want to go? And what within you needs attention or healing to get there?
Through this work, clients often rediscover confidence, clarity, and emotional depth—building genuine self-understanding that lasts well beyond therapy.
Rediscover, Reflect, and Reclaim Your Inner Clarity
At Anne Giles Counseling, we specialize in psychodynamic therapy to help you understand the deeper roots of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This approach focuses on uncovering the unconscious patterns and early relational experiences that shape how you navigate the present—especially when it comes to self-worth, relationships, and emotional regulation.
In therapy, we explore the “why” beneath the “what”—the unseen motivations, defenses, and inner conflicts that influence your reactions and relationships. As insight grows, long-held patterns begin to soften, creating room for greater self-awareness, emotional freedom, and more authentic connection with others.
Psychodynamic therapy isn’t about fixing who you are—it’s about understanding yourself more deeply. Through this process, you’ll begin to feel more grounded, whole, and in control of your life’s narrative.
Psychodynamic Therapy Boulder, CO
1650 38th Street, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301