Conditions and Diagnoses

Please Note: Educational content only. This post does not reflect services currently offered by our clinic. To learn more about our current services or to inquire about care, please visit our Services page. Personality organization refers to the structure of an individual’s personality, particularly how they manage relationships, reality, and emotions. At psychotic levels of personality organization,…

Please Note: Educational content only. This post does not reflect services currently offered by our clinic. To learn more about our current services or to inquire about care, please visit our Services page. A neurotic personality refers to a set of emotional traits and coping mechanisms where individuals struggle with internal conflicts but are generally able to…

Dissociation is a psychological phenomenon that describes a disconnection between thoughts, feelings, memories, or identity. Originally coined by French psychotherapist Pierre Janet, dissociation serves as a defense mechanism, helping individuals cope with overwhelming emotions or trauma. While this separation may provide temporary relief, it can interfere with daily functioning and emotional well-being if left unaddressed….

Please Note: Educational content only. This post does not reflect services currently offered by our clinic. To learn more about our current services or to inquire about care, please visit our Services page. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that affects how individuals perceive themselves and relate to others. First formally recognized by…

Please Note: Educational content only. This post does not reflect services currently offered by our clinic. To learn more about our current services or to inquire about care, please visit our Services page. Individuals with borderline personality often face significant challenges in regulating their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This difficulty with emotional regulation can manifest in impulsive…

Cathexis is a psychoanalytic term used to describe the mental energy a person invests in themselves, others, or objects. This concept, coined by Freud’s close associates, emphasizes how we direct our emotional and psychological resources. The word cathexis helps explain how we become attached to people, ideas, or goals, and how that investment impacts our…

Sigmund Freud explored the deep-seated fear of “being overwhelmed or annihilated” by overstimulation from internal and external sources. This profound fear, known as annihilation anxiety, has been further elaborated by notable psychoanalysts like Donald Winnicott, who spoke of “unthinkable anxieties,” and Melanie Klein, who referred to it as “psychotic anxieties.” While the concept may sound…