Depth Therapy

Depth therapy, or depth psychology, refers to therapeutic approaches that take the unconscious into account. It is an interdisciplinary approach and therapists that practice depth therapy believe that everyone has traits they may not be aware of that influence their emotions, decisions, work, and life. The unconscious influence that these traits have may be negative, and depth therapy helps individuals better recognize these subconscious forces at work, so that they might better understand their present situation. A therapist specializing in depth therapy will work to help you gain more self-awareness in order to further develop positive traits and cope with the negatives. Think this approach may be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s depth therapy experts today!

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In addition to psychodynamic theory, I also drawn on neuroscience, consciousness studies, spiritual traditions, and attachment theory to inform my depth-oriented approach.

— Michael Marossy, Clinical Psychologist in Pasadena, CA

Through the study of dreams, images, symptoms, slips of the tongue, spontaneous humor, coincidences & interpersonal engagements. This work attempts to help individuals become aware of what has been cast out of consciousness or not yet able to be known. Healing is associated with allowing what has been repressed, rejected, denied or ignored to come forward so that the person can understand, explore & integrate it, allowing for a transformation in consciousness.

— Jerry Moreau, Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA
 

Depth Therapy uncovers deeply-rooted experiences that are influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By delving deeper, I help clients unravel hidden narratives, fostering a richer understanding of themselves to create lasting change.

— Katherine Nieweglowski, Licensed Professional Counselor

Depth Therapy aims to uncover deep-rooted experiences that are influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By delving deeper, I guide individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery, addressing core issues to foster authentic growth. With a focus on creating a safe and exploratory therapeutic space, I help clients unravel hidden narratives, fostering a richer understanding of themselves to create lasting, positive change.

— Katherine Nieweglowski, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

Depth Therapy uncovers deeply-rooted patterns and experiences that are influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By delving deeper, I help clients unravel hidden narratives, fostering a richer understanding of themselves to create lasting, positive change.

— Katherine Nieweglowski, Licensed Professional Counselor

In addition to psychodynamic theory, I also draw on insights from neuroscience, consciousness studies, spiritual traditions, and attachment research to inform my depth-oriented approach.

— Michael Marossy, Clinical Psychologist in Pasadena, CA
 

There are very few places in our lives where are truest selves are accepted or embraced. We learn how to hide the parts of ourselves we are not proud of or that others will not understand. But those parts never go away and they can haunt us and even become forms of self-sabotage. The therapy space can be the one place you can go where all of your parts are not only accepted, but are engaged as vital parts to achieving wholeness, healing, and wellness.

— Bryan Owens, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Indianapolis, IN

We can work together on your dreams and your self-expression through art work, poetry, creative writing, etc., to help gain insight into the patterns being played out in your life. I completed my Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2018.

— Kristen Hornung, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Encinitas, CA
 

Depth therapy is meant usually for people who feel they don't understand why life hasn't felt satisfying to them, why nothing works out over the long term, and why perhaps their relationships have been unsuccessful. Most of these issues involve unconscious conflicts and feelings that need to be uncovered over time. With the right help, though, someone can become much more successful over time, both in work and in love.

— Wendy S Kaiser, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, NY

Contemporary depth psychology focuses on the value of linking the conscious self with what is shut out of conscious awareness, i.e. the unconscious self. This approach also called “psychodynamic” or “psychoanalytic” can be applied to helping to explore and resolve childhood and intergenerational socio-cultural trauma. Depth therapy may make use of dreamwork, shadow work, creative process, memories, inner child and family work, and exploration of hidden strengths. --

— Matthew Silverstein, Clinical Psychologist
 

Depth Therapy uncovers deeply-rooted experiences that are influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By delving deeper, I help clients unravel hidden narratives, fostering a richer understanding of themselves to create lasting, positive change.

— Katherine Nieweglowski, Licensed Professional Counselor

Another term for this therapy more accurately naming what I practice in most sessions is Coherence Therapy. Coherence Therapy is a newer term for what was once called Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy. This approach is a 'bottom up' way of processing and healing CPTSD and old inner-child wounds that are so commonly seen in highly-sensitive people. Often, wounds that have stuck with us in some way since childhood randomly present themselves in adulthood, causing frustrating effects in need of healing.

— Allison Freeman, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Belmont, NC
 

We like to think we know everything, but doing this work it's become apparent there's a lot more going on than we can see. Beneath our everyday lives, there's a vibrant world of hidden thoughts, feelings, images and sensations, all acting on us in ways we don't realize. So when we look at personal transformation, it's not just about solving problems and becoming a better person, but learning about and respecting the great forces that are always working below our awareness.

— Jesse Cardin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Antonio, TX

The type of psychotherapy I practice explores in-depth processing of difficult emotional and relational experiences. The ultimate goal is to achieve long lasting change and relief so you can move forward in a way that is right for you.

— Jennifer Jackson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, CA
 

Depth psychotherapy is a dynamic exploration of your life. Taken with a trusted and skilled guide, this collaborative journey can bring long-lasting relief from suffering and freedom from deeply engrained, self-defeating and unconscious patterns that keep you from being your self in the world and from living a more fulfilling life.

— David Brown, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA