Aram Connection Counseling

Psychodynamic Therapy

Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—emotionally, relationally, or in your thoughts—and can’t quite figure out why?

You’re not alone — and neither are you in wanting to understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change.

Life can feel overwhelming when unresolved emotions, repeated patterns, or past experiences influence your relationships, decisions, and self-perception. Often, we carry forward feelings or behaviors from childhood or previous relationships without realizing how much they shape the way we think, feel, and respond today.

You might notice yourself reacting quickly in certain situations, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from others without fully understanding why. These patterns can create cycles of stress, anxiety, or frustration that seem difficult to break. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and uncover the deeper meaning behind these experiences — helping you approach life with greater clarity and compassion.

At Aram Connection Counseling, psychodynamic therapy provides a safe and supportive environment to explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present emotions and behaviors. Through guided exploration, clients gain insight into their inner world, process unresolved feelings, and develop self-awareness that leads to genuine growth.

Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you recognize and shift recurring dynamics, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change from the inside out. The goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s understanding yourself on a deeper level so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Psychodynamic Therapy helps you gain self-awareness, heal from past experiences, and build a stronger, more authentic relationship with yourself and others.

People often turn to Psychodynamic Therapy when they experience:

  • Repeating patterns in relationships or self-sabotaging behaviors
  • Persistent feelings of emptiness, sadness, or guilt
  • Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
  • Low self-esteem or uncertainty about identity
  • Unresolved grief, trauma, or childhood experiences
  • Anxiety or depression tied to underlying emotional conflict

These struggles often have deeper emotional roots—and psychodynamic therapy helps you uncover and understand them with compassion and insight.

How Aram Connection Supports Psychodynamic Clients

Our therapists create a supportive space where you can safely explore your past, your relationships, and the emotional patterns shaping your present. Psychodynamic Therapy can help you:

  • Understand the unconscious motivations behind thoughts and behaviors
  • Gain insight into how early experiences influence current relationships
  • Explore and express emotions in a safe, supportive environment
  • Strengthen self-awareness and emotional understanding
  • Create lasting change through self-compassion and personal insight

Psychodynamic therapy helps you connect the dots between your past and present, empowering you to live more intentionally and authentically.


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What to Expect in Psychodynamic Therapy

Our approach is collaborative, reflective, and deeply supportive. In psychodynamic sessions, we work together to explore how your experiences, emotions, and relationships shape your inner world. You’ll learn to:

Identify recurring emotional patterns and their origins

Explore how early relationships impact current dynamics

Understand and process underlying feelings or conflicts

Build self-awareness and emotional flexibility

Develop a more compassionate understanding of yourself

Each session helps you uncover deeper self-awareness, leading to emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and greater confidence.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine someone who keeps attracting emotionally unavailable partners and feels unworthy of love. Through psychodynamic therapy, they begin to explore the early experiences and family dynamics that shaped their beliefs about connection, trust, and self-worth. Over time, they recognize how these old patterns have influenced their choices in relationships and begin to rewrite their story—building healthier, more secure, and deeply fulfilling connections rooted in mutual respect and emotional safety.

Or consider a client who struggles with anger, guilt, or sadness but can’t quite explain why. These emotions might surface suddenly or linger beneath the surface, creating tension in daily life and relationships. In therapy, they begin to trace these feelings back to earlier experiences—times when expressing emotion may have been discouraged or misunderstood. By understanding where these emotions come from, they can begin to process them fully rather than suppressing them, creating space for greater peace, balance, and healing.

Psychodynamic therapy invites you to explore your story with curiosity and compassion. It’s about uncovering the “why” behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can make intentional choices rather than repeating old patterns. Through this process, clients develop deeper self-awareness, emotional insight, and a stronger sense of identity.

Ultimately, psychodynamic therapy helps you understand your story — so you can change how it unfolds, heal from the past, and step into a more authentic, empowered version of yourself.

A Safe Space for Clients

Taking the First Step Toward Self-Understanding

You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to ask for help. Sometimes, the most loving and courageous step you can take is reaching out early — before frustration, stress, or confusion take over. Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis; it’s also a space for reflection, growth, and understanding yourself on a deeper level.

Maybe you’ve noticed that you’re feeling more anxious or irritable than usual, or that certain situations trigger emotions you don’t quite understand. Perhaps you feel disconnected from your goals, unsure of your direction, or caught between who you are and who you want to become. These experiences are common, and exploring them in a supportive space can help bring clarity and confidence back into your life.

At Aram Connection Counseling, we believe that therapy is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and gain insight into the patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge, healing from past experiences, or simply wanting to grow, we meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels comfortable and safe.

You don’t have to have all the answers — that’s what we’re here for. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on your mind, identify what’s holding you back, and help you reconnect with a sense of purpose and self-awareness.

Let’s talk about what’s been going on and how we can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life.

Psychodynamic Therapy helps you uncover insights, heal emotional wounds, and create a more meaningful, connected life.

Supporting Your Growth with Psychodynamic Therapy

Our therapists collaborate with clients to:

  • Explore the emotional roots of recurring challenges
  • Identify patterns in relationships and self-perception
  • Build emotional awareness and self-acceptance
  • Process unresolved experiences or trauma
  • Create lasting change through insight and reflection

Our goal?

To help clients deepen self-awareness, understand emotional patterns, and find healing through insight, reflection, and authentic connection—creating lasting emotional growth and personal freedom.

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Find the Perfect Therapist Tailored to Your Needs

Parisa Azhdarianfard

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Founder)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Anxiety, Depression, Marital Issues, OCD, Parenting, Trauma

Jacqueline Marolt

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Trauma/PTSD

Sarah Barletta

Licensed Professional Counselor

Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence Survivors, LGBTQ+ Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Trauma/PTSD

Melanie Lima

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Expressive, Person Centered, School Refusal, Trauma