Mental Health & Wellness

Anxiety isn’t just something to eliminate. Viewed through a psychodynamic perspective, it can be a valuable messenger pointing to unmet needs, unresolved trauma, or internal conflict.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• June 4, 2025

While sadness is part of depression, it’s not the whole story. This blog explores how disconnection, early attachment wounds, and loss of meaning contribute to depression—and how psychodynamic therapy can help.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• May 28, 2025

That relentless voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough isn’t just self-doubt—it’s your inner critic. This blog explores the roots of the inner critic through a psychodynamic lens, the emotional toll it takes, and how therapy can help you shift toward a more compassionate internal dialogue.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• May 20, 2025

Many relationship struggles have roots deeper than the present moment. This blog explores how family-of-origin patterns, emotional roles, and unresolved wounds can show up in romantic partnerships—and how psychodynamic therapy can help you break the cycle.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• May 13, 2025

If you keep getting pulled toward people who bring up old emotional pain, you’re not alone. From a psychodynamic perspective, this pattern may reflect unresolved relational wounds. Explore the deeper reasons behind these painful attractions—and how therapy can help break the cycle and support healthier connections.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• April 30, 2025

Do you keep finding yourself in the same painful dynamics—whether it’s relationships, arguments, or self-sabotage—despite knowing you want something different? This article explores repetition compulsion from a psychodynamic perspective and how therapy can help you understand and interrupt these unconscious patterns.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• April 24, 2025

The distancer-pursuer dynamic is a common relationship challenge where one partner seeks closeness while the other desires space. Discover how recognizing and addressing this pattern can transform your relationship.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• April 15, 2025

We often treat emotional symptoms like anxiety or depression as problems to fix – but what if they’re signals pointing to something deeper? This blog explores how psychodynamic therapy helps uncover the root causes behind distress, offering a path toward long-term self-understanding and healing.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• April 8, 2025

Struggling with depression or anxiety? Find out how to choose the right therapist in Illinois for effective treatment and support.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• January 1, 2025

Learn how Chicago therapists offer customized approaches to treat anxiety and depression, providing guidance for a healthier mental state.

• Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

• January 1, 2025