Business Details
Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis in Newport Beach
I am a licensed psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate personal challenges and achieve emotional wellness. My practice in Newport Beach, CA, focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns rooted in childhood that impact adult relationships, mental health, and self-perception. Through psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, I work collaboratively with clients to foster self-awareness, resolve trauma, and cultivate healthier relational dynamics. My approach is tailored to each persons unique needs, integrating psychodynamic techniques to address depression, anxiety, grief, and spiritual conflicts. I also specialize in psychoanalytic couples therapy, guiding partners to navigate conflicts by understanding how past experiences shape present interactions.As a Training and Supervising Analyst at the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, I bring academic rigor and mentorship experience to my clinical practice. My office provides a serene environment for in-person sessions, with remote options available for greater accessibility. I prioritize building a trusting therapeutic relationship, offering a confidential space for clients to explore their inner worlds and make meaningful life changes. With advanced degrees in counseling psychology and psychoanalysis, I remain committed to ongoing education to better serve my clients evolving needs. I invite you to contact me to discuss how my expertise can support your journey toward healing and personal growth.
Services
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic Couples Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalytic Supervision
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in psychoanalytic therapy and trauma recovery.
- Our practice provides both in-person and remote sessions for flexibility.
- Specialized training in psychoanalytic couples therapy enhances relationship outcomes.
- We maintain active involvement in psychoanalytic education and professional mentorship.
- Our Newport Beach office offers a calm, accessible environment for therapeutic work.
Services
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
This in-depth therapy explores unconscious patterns affecting mental health and relationships. By examining childhood experiences, clients gain self-awareness to resolve depression, anxiety, and self-sabotage. Sessions promote emotional healing through psychodynamic techniques tailored to individual needs.
Psychoanalytic Couples Therapy
Focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts by understanding unconscious dynamics. Addresses how past traumas and societal stressors impact relationships. Helps couples develop collaborative problem-solving and emotional intimacy through psychoanalytic frameworks.
Psychoanalysis
Specialized treatment for deep personality restructuring through long-term exploration of unconscious processes. Addresses chronic emotional patterns and trauma by integrating repressed memories into conscious awareness, fostering lasting behavioral and relational changes.
Psychoanalytic Supervision
Guidance for therapists analyzing complex cases. Combines collaborative dialogue with practical strategies to enhance clinical skills. Focuses on understanding client dynamics while supporting professional growth for mental health practitioners.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized interventions for PTSD and unresolved trauma. Uses psychoanalytic techniques to process distressing memories, reduce hypervigilance, and rebuild emotional stability. Addresses how trauma manifests in relationships and self-perception.
People
Dr. Deborah Farnsworth
Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience in psychoanalysis. Specializes in trauma recovery, couples therapy, and psychodynamic treatment. Faculty member at Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, offering both clinical services and professional mentorship.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches to explore unconscious patterns affecting mental health and relationships.
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide both in-person sessions at my Newport Beach office and remote sessions via phone or video.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in trauma recovery, psychoanalytic couples therapy, and treating depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45 minutes, with session frequency determined by individual treatment needs.
What credentials do you hold?
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC37450) and certified psychoanalyst with training from the Newport Center for Psychoanalytic Studies.
