Yelena AkhtiorskayaLicensed Psychoanalyst, LP, MFA

About

We all have an essential self, expressive and spontaneous, which has often been to some extent denied and ignored, making it difficult to follow one's instinct and be fully oneself. This alienation may cause issues such as depression, anxiety, excessive guilt and doubt, relationship problems, career uncertainties, creative blocks. Gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves involves connecting to our deepest fears and anxieties - it takes courage, but the process can be truly transformative.