Dan Livney, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. -Carl Rogers
Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents and Couples
Your well-being and how psychotherapy can help
I work with individuals and with couples across the lifespan. My role is to keep us on track and ensure our work together remains relevant, secure, and sustaining. Your job is just to be yourself. I believe that people come for therapy to meet their goals, but the experience of therapy should feel like a good conversation. I can be described as warm and empathic when needed, funny at times, a good listener at others, and definitely interactive. The power of the relationship is key, and I will listen, advise, and support you through various evidence-based approaches, to help you discover what you need to pave the way for a better and a more fulfilling life.
Stress and Distress
At times, emotions can feel out of control, leading to strained or broken important relationships. For others, this distress can manifest within their relationships, as they become trapped in cycles they may recognize but feel unsure how to change. This is where couples therapy can be beneficial, helping partners navigate their emotional challenges together.
Stress often presents as a persistent feeling of anxiety and "feeling bad." If it comes and goes, it may not be a problem; however, when life feels like a constant strain, it could be a sign that speaking to someone about these feelings can help. Long-term stress can lead to poor self-care, exhaustion, and feeling more limited with our partners, children and family members.
I also work with patients who have experienced trauma in their lives. Psychological trauma can arise from a single distressing event or a series of them, overwhelming our emotional capacity to respond effectively.
Trauma is often misdiagnosed, as its symptoms overlap with conditions like Depression, Anxiety or Panic Attacks, Bipolar Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder. Many individuals receiving these diagnoses have likely been exposed to psychological trauma either recently or earlier in their lives.
If these feelings resonate with you, I can work with you to create a plan that helps you regain control of your life, incorporating techniques from couples therapy and psychotherapy for adults to address and heal from psychological trauma.