My analytical approach is strengthened by the interdisciplinary nature of my background and education. I argue that a therapy merely categorizing and pathologizing personal experiences is insufficient to grasp the complexity of human experiences and our reactions to the social, economic, and political contexts we are embedded in. Drawing on the teachings of psychoanalysts like Jung and Hillman, I believe it is crucial to appreciate the complexity of the human soul and the symbolic horizon it inhabits. An exclusively psychopathological approach risks labeling the patient, isolating them from the social, cultural, and environmental contexts they live in. How can we understand the anxiety permeating our generation without examining the social and ecological dynamics influencing our way of life? How can we overlook that work-related stress and frequent cases of burnout are directly linked to job insecurity and the prevailing work culture? Humans are not entities that can be divided into separate compartments. Today, despite being constantly connected, we find ourselves paradoxically more disconnected than ever from others, our bodies, nature, and the wild world to which we belong as a species. For this reason, my psychoanalytic approach integrates various fields of knowledge to help individuals situate themselves within their contexts, shedding light on discontinuities, shadow zones, and adaptation challenges we face. These symptoms should not merely be silenced; they represent gateways for a profound journey within ourselves, a true katabasis from which to emerge transformed.
Why seek out a psychoanalyst?
​
To lighten the burden of one's psychological distress. People turn to psychoanalysis when personal discomfort erodes our days and complicates relationships with those close to us. This distress manifests through clear and painful symptoms: continuous cycles of failure, deep depression, suffocating anxiety, sudden bursts of anger, relentless thoughts, compulsions, and even desires to escape life. Recognizing the roots of these tormenting experiences can be complex, but it is precisely the journey undertaken through psychoanalytic analysis
What does a psychoanalyst do?
A psychoanalyst provides careful, neutral, and nonjudgmental listening, which are essential elements to help you better understand yourself. The causes of your discomfort are deeply rooted and obscured by various layers of resistances and personal defenses that we build to not succumb to discomfort. It is on these mental processes that I focus. As an expert on the unconscious, I guide you on a journey of personal discovery through conscious listening, which helps you to break cycles of repetitive behaviors and free yourself from limiting patterns, encourages you to explore and verbalize your deepest thoughts, and gradually reduces your anxieties and emotional suffering.
What is psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method originally developed by Freud and later enriched by figures such as Jung and Lacan. It is a therapy based on verbal communication. This therapeutic approach allows patients to explore and understand their own mental processes, gradually overcoming obstacles that hinder their personal development. Through psychoanalysis, patients can express their authentic identity and recognize their truest desires. Unlike in family, educational, social, or work environments, where standardized behavior rules are often imposed, psychoanalysis does not prescribe specific behaviors or prepackaged solutions. The analyst welcomes each individual, valuing their uniqueness and singularity, without trying to fit them into a pre-established notion of 'health'. Through ongoing dialogue, the psychoanalyst helps the patient gradually free themselves from their inhibitions, symptoms, anxieties, and emotional torments, thereby facilitating a radical and significant change in their life.
Psychoanalysis stands out significantly in the field of professions aimed at improving an individual's mental well-being due to its focus on the depths of the unconscious. Unlike personal development coaches, who concentrate on immediate goals, a psychoanalyst guides the patient on an introspective journey to self-discovery. This path moves away from quick fixes and standardized coaching approaches, opting for a process that values the uniqueness of each individual.
Unlike psychiatrists, who are medical doctors specialized in treating mental disorders also through medication, and psychologists, who may use a variety of techniques focused on social adaptation and specific issues, psychoanalysts engage in a deep and ongoing analysis of the unconscious. Psychoanalytic care aims to induce a radical and lasting transformation. Through constant dialogue, the psychoanalyst helps the patient to free themselves from internal blocks and conflicts, promoting significant and long-term personal change.
