Psychodynamic therapy examines the patterns and relational templates that shape your emotional life, often outside your awareness, including the ways you learned to protect yourself that may have once served you and now, at times, get in the way. The work focuses on understanding: how you became who you are, why certain patterns persist, and what keeps you from accessing what you actually want. Symptoms often shift as a result of this understanding, but the goal is deeper: changing the underlying structures that generate those symptoms in the first place.
When earlier experiences are held in the body as much as the mind, I sometimes draw on attachment-focused EMDR alongside the psychodynamic work. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as alternating tapping or handheld buzzers, to help the brain process experiences that feel stuck or unresolved. The attachment-focused approach adds a relational lens, working with how early attachment experiences shape the nervous system's response to distress. It's one way of helping the body catch up to what the mind already understands, not a separate treatment track or a shortcut through the deeper work.
This is still work that takes time and consistency. It asks you to stay curious about yourself even when that's hard. For people ready to engage at this level, it offers the possibility of real, structural change rather than temporary relief. Learn more about Jack's training and background or request a consultation.
Working Together
The Details
The Structure
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Frequency
Frequency is determined collaboratively based on what your work requires. Many clients meet twice weekly, which creates continuity that allows the work to progress more efficiently—often accomplishing in a year what might take two or three years meeting weekly. The increased frequency isn't about more therapy; it's about deeper, faster progress.
That said, some clients begin once weekly and adjust frequency as the work deepens. We'll find what makes sense for your situation.
Session length
Sessions are 50 to 75 minutes.
Duration
This isn't brief therapy. Psychodynamic work typically unfolds over months to years, depending on what you're working with and how deeply you want to go. There's no predetermined timeline—we continue as long as the work feels generative and meaningful.
Who This Works For
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This approach isn't for everyone. It requires significant commitment—both financial and emotional. It asks you to tolerate uncertainty, to sit with difficult feelings, to question assumptions about yourself you've held for a long time.
It works best for people who:
Have tried standard weekly therapy and found it helpful but insufficient
Are curious about why things keep happening, not just what to do about them
Are willing to examine their role in the patterns they want to change
Can commit to regular attendance and the financial investment
Are open to a long-term therapeutic relationship
It's less suited for people seeking:
Crisis intervention or immediate symptom relief
Concrete advice or problem-solving
Short-term work (under 6 months)
Skills training or coping strategies
Collaborative Care
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If you're working with a psychiatrist or other providers, Jack coordinates care to ensure an integrated approach. This isn't about siloed treatment—it's about everyone being aligned in understanding what you need.
Many of my clients are on medication, and I work closely with their prescribers to think together about how the therapy and medication complement each other.
Logistics
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Insurance: I don't accept insurance directly, but I provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Location: Sessions are held in-person in Los Angeles (Carthay Square) or via telehealth throughout California.
Cancellation policy: 48-hour notice is required for cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
Getting Started
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The first step is a brief phone consultation (15-20 minutes, no charge) to discuss what you're looking for and whether this approach makes sense.
If we decide to move forward, we'll begin meeting regularly. The early sessions involve getting to know you—your history, your patterns, what brings you to this work now. From there, the therapy unfolds organically.
To schedule a consultation click below or:
Call: (310) 774-0517
Email: therapy@beacon-psychotherapy.com