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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health and Psychotherapy Solutions
Our practice is built on the belief that psychoanalysis is both an art and a profound human endeavor. With over 13 years of clinical experience, we provide a therapeutic space where authenticity and self-exploration thrive. Our relational psychodynamic-psychoanalytic approach honors the impact of early relationships while addressing present-day dynamics. We integrate visualization, relaxation techniques, and performance psychology to foster resilience and personal growth. As educators and clinicians, we combine academic rigor with compassionate care, serving individuals, couples, families, and groups.Our unique perspective bridges psychoanalysis with athletics and the arts, informed by our background as a former NCAA athlete and SAG-AFTRA member. We specialize in working with children, adolescents, and creative professionals, offering tailored interventions that address anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, and performance-related challenges.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child Psychotherapy
Adolescent Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Dream Analysis
Sport Psychology
Creative Arts Therapy
Performance Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer over 13 years of clinical experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Our team includes faculty members from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- We integrate performance psychology techniques for athletes and creatives
- Specialized training in child and adolescent psychoanalysis
- Combination of academic rigor with compassionate, personalized care
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions create a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Through psychodynamic approaches, we help clients understand their thought patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral cycles. This process enables lasting personal transformation by developing self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms.
Couples Counseling
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts through structured sessions. We help partners understand relationship dynamics, address emotional barriers, and rebuild trust. Our approach emphasizes mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen connections.
Child Psychotherapy
Specialized child therapy uses play and creative expression to address emotional challenges. We help children develop emotional regulation skills and improve communication through age-appropriate techniques. Our approach fosters healthy development in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Sport Psychology
Sport psychology services enhance athletic performance through mental training techniques. We help athletes develop focus, resilience, and emotional stability using visualization and mindfulness practices tailored to individual sports requirements and performance goals.
Psychoanalysis
Our psychoanalysis approach explores unconscious patterns through long-term treatment. This intensive process examines early life experiences and their impact on current behavior. We use dream analysis and free association to uncover deep-seated issues and promote fundamental psychological change.
People
Fredrick Edo-Okuonghae
Executive Director & Psychoanalyst
Dr. Edo-Okuonghae is a licensed psychoanalyst with over 13 years of clinical experience. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology from The Chicago School and completed advanced training at The New Center for Psychoanalysis. He specializes in integrating performance psychology with traditional therapeutic approaches.
Markus Hicks
Therapist
Markus brings a client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from his life experiences in South Central LA. He emphasizes compassionate support and practical solutions to help clients navigate personal challenges and achieve growth.
Julia Burkes
Psychotherapist
Julia specializes in evidence-based treatments including CBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She has completed advanced training at The New Center for Psychoanalysis and focuses on helping clients with trauma and emotional regulation challenges.
Autumn Myers
Creative Therapist
Autumn works with creative professionals and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. She specializes in treating mood disorders, childhood trauma, and life transitions using compassionate, client-led approaches that honor individual experiences.
Dr. Michael Whitman
Clinical Psychologist
With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Whitman provides expert psychotherapy and sports psychology services. He has published work on sports psychology and serves as a clinical supervisor, bringing extensive knowledge to both practice and teaching roles.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and performance psychology approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you work with children and adolescents?
Yes, we specialize in child and adolescent therapy using play, storytelling, and age-appropriate techniques to address emotional and developmental challenges.
How does sport psychology benefit athletes?
Our sport psychology services enhance mental resilience, focus, and performance through techniques that improve emotional stability and optimize flow states.
Are telehealth sessions available?
We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate clients' preferences and accessibility needs.
What are your credentials?
Our lead therapist holds a Doctorate of Psychology, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in multiple states, and has completed advanced psychoanalytic training.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
