What to Expect from Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Deepening Awareness, Honouring Your Story
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a thoughtful, relational approach to understanding the deeper layers of your emotional life. It helps you explore how past experiences—especially early relationships and trauma—shape the way you feel, think, and relate to others today.
This therapy isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about creating a safe, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of patterns that may feel confusing, painful, or stuck. Together, we work to bring unconscious beliefs and emotions into awareness, so you can respond to life with greater clarity, freedom, and self-compassion.
Healing takes time, and you don’t have to do it alone. What matters most is showing up honestly—as you are, not as you think you should be. This is a space to be heard, to be understood, and to begin to reconnect with yourself in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Psychodynamic therapy is typically a longer-term process.Because this work unfolds over time, regular sessions—ideally weekly or biweekly—help build the consistency and trust that make meaningful change possible.
Trauma Informed Care
Healing Through Insight, Connection, and Compassion
Our experiences deeply shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. When we take the time to explore and make sense of these experiences, we begin to understand how our sense of self was formed. This kind of awareness allows us to approach our hurting, frozen and scared parts with greater kindness, recognize the ways we protect ourselves, and gently shift how we see and relate to who we are.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a caring, long-term journey into your inner world. Through this compassionate exploration, you can develop a deeper understanding and a stronger, more loving connection to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Honouring Your Story
In the depths of your story, healing begins
Lisa O'Donovan, RP
From self-protection to self-connection
Lisa O'Donovan, RP, brings extensive experience and a compassionate presence to support individuals navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and beyond. With deep empathy and a strong belief in your natural capacity to heal, Lisa provides a safe and nurturing space for meaningful exploration, understanding, and personal growth.
Focus Areas
- Complex Trauma (Relational Trauma)
- Adverse Childhood Experience Processing
- First Responders & Families
- Men's Mental Health
- Addiction
- Supporting Recovery of a Loved One
- Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunction
- Couples Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Mood / Personality Disorder
- Betrayal / Infidelity / Disconnection
- Self-Exploration
- Survivors
- Family Dynamics
- Boundaries
Take Good Care of Yourself
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Nourishing the Relationship With & To Yourself
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a depth-oriented approach that focuses on uncovering the unconscious patterns and early experiences that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others. By exploring the ways the past influences the present, this therapy fosters greater self-understanding, emotional insight, and lasting personal growth. It’s a collaborative and reflective process that unfolds over time, offering a path toward deeper connection with oneself and more meaningful relationships.
Therapy is a compassionate act of self-care, offering a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences without fear of judgment. It gently helps you understand yourself more deeply, develop healthier ways of coping, and build emotional strength over time. By choosing to care for your mental and emotional well-being, you’re honoring your own healing and taking meaningful steps toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Life can be challenging and at times overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. At Lisa O'Donovan Therapy, I offer a safe, supportive space where you're truly heard and understood. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I provide personalized care that honors your unique experiences and supports your journey toward healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
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