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