I practice psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These approaches focus on understanding patterns in relationships, emotions, and past experiences that continue to influence your life today.

Rather than only addressing symptoms, this work explores the deeper roots of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and recurring struggles so that meaningful and lasting change can occur.

Over time, many people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and greater acceptance of their inner experiences, which can lead to more freedom in how they live and relate to others.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalytic psychotherapy both focus on understanding the deeper emotional patterns that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a broad approach that explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious processes influence present difficulties. It is often conducted once per week and focuses on developing insight into reoccurring patterns.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy draws more directly from the tradition of psychoanalysis and often involves a deeper exploration of unconscious dynamics, defenses, and the therapeutic relationship over time.

Both approaches aim to help people develop greater self-understanding and acceptance of themselves, which can lead to more freedom and flexibility in how they live and relate to others.

The point of your life, after all, is to enjoy it.

I work with adults navigating concerns such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, questions of identity and meaning, and the desire to understand themselves more deeply.

Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy can be helpful for people who are interested in exploring patterns in their emotional life and relationships.

The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the patient and therapist. During our initial conversation, we can discuss what brings you in and what you are hoping for from therapy.

You should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a sense of whether working together feels right.

You are welcome to email me at info@katefarrell-lcpc.com or by phone at 312-805-8482.

Email is usually the best way to contact me for new inquiries. From there, we can schedule a brief 15-minute phone consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.

I provide telehealth psychotherapy for adults located in Illinois. Many of my patients live in Chicago, but I work with individuals throughout the state.

Sessions are conducted securely online so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.

Most people meet once per week, though some choose to meet twice weekly depending on their goals and the depth of the work they would like to do.

During our initial conversations, we can discuss together what schedule might be most helpful for you.

The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and what you would like to work on.

Some people come for a shorter period focused on a specific issue, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore patterns in relationships, identity, and emotional life more deeply.

We can discuss your goals together and adjust over time.

My fee is $225 for a 50-minute session.

Payment is due at the time of service.

I’m an out-of-network provider. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

In limited circumstances, I may offer a reduced fee based on financial need and availability.

Sessions begin and end at the scheduled time. If you arrive late, we will use the remaining time in the session.

Because the appointment time is reserved specifically for you, the full session fee is charged for cancellations not made in advance or for missed appointments.

Outside of session, contact is generally reserved for scheduling matters.

Yes, therapy is confidential. What you share in treatment is protected by law.

There are a few exceptions to confidentiality. If there is a reason to believe you may seriously harm yourself or someone else, or if there is a suspected abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult, or elderly person, I ay be required to report this to ensure safety.

I will always do my best to discuss these situations with you whenever possible.

If you are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Psychotherapy is not designed to provide emergency or crisis services. If you feel that you may need ongoing crisis support, I would be happy to help guide you toward resources or providers who specialize in that level of care.