Psychotherapy + Dreamwork
I have been working and studying in the field of psychotherapy and dreamwork for over 44 years. From my experience, people seek psychological services for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is the pain and suffering of psychological symptoms. These symptoms include anxiety, depression, destructive behavior toward self and others, difficulty in personal relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, psychosis, and a myriad of others. Engaging fully in the psychoanalytic process enables one to understand their psychological symptoms and to relate them to lived experience. I encourage patients to remember their dreams and bring them into the treatment. By allowing the dreams to drive the work, a natural process leading toward integration and conscious living is possible.
I am an expert in evaluating and treating survivors of trauma and issues of intergenerational trauma. I have specialized in treating trauma since I began my career in 1982. Working in residential treatment facilities and day schools with emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, couples and families allowed me to learn intimately about the pain and symptoms that come with exposure to traumatic experiences. In addition, working with survivors of political torture for over 25 years with the Marjorie Kovler Center allowed me to more fully understand the harsh effects of trauma.
And I am a specialist in bereavement work with patients who have lost a close friend or family member, survivors of incest and domestic abuse and those recovering from illness and accidents.
I am also expert at using the astrological horoscope as a guide in the psychotherapeutic process. Although it is optional, the astrological chart helps to guide the therapy. I use it to take the client more quickly to the issues that need exploration. Utilizing the horoscope in the treatment process also creates a trust and openness which makes the work more efficient.
I take a serious approach to my work and ask my patients to do the same. The commitment to healing symptoms is a serious one and usually requires the patient to cope with some pain and frustration. I am committed to supporting my patients through this difficult work and believe that serious treatment can lead to a freer and more integrated life.
I have been trained in both Jungian and Freudian psychoanalysis and bring an eclectic approach to my work. I am also deeply interested in mythology, literature, film and art as a rich means to understand the complex experience of living life. Please view Anne’s CV to learn more about her clinical experience.