DANIELA WALDER, PSY.D. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Therapy * Psychoanalysis
Virginia License- 0810005677
California Lnse- PSY18702
PSYPACT# 20353
In the therapeutic consultation...the client begins to feel that understanding may perhaps be available and that communication at a deep level may become possible.
D. Winnicott 1971
Services
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND PSYCHOANALYSIS
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Postpartum Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychoanalysis
- Relationship Issues
- Womens Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Over the past 20 years, research has shown that talk therapy has been able to change our brains in the same way that medication does. It has also demonstrated that often symptoms decrease.
Therapy is an investment in your health, the same way you seek out medical treatment. You may be reaching out for psychological services because you want to make changes in your life.
My approach is based on psychoanalytic principles, attachment theory and object relations theory. I also include communication skills, cognitive techniques, and stress reduction skills, when needed.
Psychoanalytic work involves a belief in the importance of relationships and their effect on people: a belief in the unconscious, and the idea that one's past influences and one's current perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Attachment theory holds that it is instinctive and basic to human functioning to have a need for a safe and secure bond with others - initially caretakers, & later with friends and intimates.
My interest in you is as a whole person, including thoughts, feelings, dreams, hopes, wishes, perceptions, behaviors, sense of self, and you as a person in a variety of relationships and contexts at home, work, school, etc.
Our work together depends on your open and honest involvement, flexibility, and courage. It does take time to develop trust, though, and I will give you the time you need to do this.
Sessions may sometimes be trying for you, but my goal is for these times together to be both productive and rewarding. The effectiveness of our work will depend on your active participation and regular attendance.
ABOUT ME
Education
2023 International Psychotherapy Institute. Psychoanalytic Training Candidate
2001 Doctorate in Clinical Psychology,
California School of Professional
Psychology, Alhambra, CA
1999 Masters of Arts in Clinical
Psychology, California School
of Professional Psychology,
Alhambra, CA
Practice
Private Practice (December 2002- Present) Psychologist Psychoanalysis and Long-term Psychotherapy with Adults and Adolescents, focus on Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
The Meltzer Center, George Washington University: (2018- 2022) Supervisor to Psychological Interns
Saturday Center for Psychotherapy: (2007- 2023) Supervisor to psychological interns and Psychological Assistants
Eating Disorder Center of California (December 2004-July 2005) Psychologist Psychotherapy conducted to various types of Eating disorders
Wilmes Reitz Psychological (August 2001-2004) Psychologist Psychotherapy with Couples, Families, and Adults as well as play therapy with children.
Saturday Center for Psychotherapy (September 2000- November 2002) Psychological Assistant.
Psychotherapy with Adults, Adolescents, Couples, and Groups.
Glen Roberts Child Study Center (August 1999 to July 2000) Psychological Intern Psychotherapy to severe emotionally disturbed Children, Individuals, Preschoolers, Adolescents, Couples and Families.