Dr. Matthew Grant Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP

Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Dr. Matthew Grant, Psy.D., HSPP

ABOUT ME

Dr. Matthew Grant, PsyD, HSPP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), with 20 years experience

Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (RPP) is a therapeutic approach that integrates the principles of traditional psychoanalysis with an emphasis on the relational dynamics between therapist and patient.

  • Relational psychoanalysis focuses on the idea that the therapeutic relationship itself plays a crucial role in healing and understanding the patient’s internal world.
  • The relationship between therapist and patient is viewed as central to the therapeutic process.
  • This approach emphasizes how early relationships (particularly with primary caregivers) shape a person’s expectations, feelings, and behaviors in later relationships.
  • Relational psychoanalysis asserts that both the therapist and the patient influence one another.
  • Similar to other attachment-based approaches, relational psychoanalysis often highlights how early attachment experiences impact later emotional functioning and relationships.
  • The therapy is viewed as a collaborative journey where both therapist and patient work together.
  • Like classical psychoanalysis, RPP explores the unconscious aspects of the patient’s mind, but with more emphasis on how these unconscious processes manifest in the therapist-patient relationship.
  • The therapist’s understanding of the patient’s internal world is informed by what unfolds in the sessions, including emotional responses, conflicts, and relational challenges.

Psychological + Consultation Services

Consultation

Let’s meet to better determine your needs and treatment goals.

Diagnostic Interview

A biopsychosocial intake assessment to understand, evaluate, and begin diagnosis.

Individual Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

A talk therapy much like peeling an onion to get at the center of a problem.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

An evidenced-based treatment for trauma, depression and can be applied to grief, pain, dyslexia.

Address

429 E Vermont Street, Ste. 307, Indianapolis, IN 46202