Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NYLacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NYLacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NYLacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NYLacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY
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Professional, Competent and Confidential Psychoanalytic Treatment. In-Person in Potsdam NY, with Virtual Options

Professional, Competent and Confidential Psychoanalytic Treatment. In-Person in Potsdam NY, with Virtual Options

My Practice Philosophy

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Modern life is saturated with "noise"—from social media and the internet to 24-hour news, political tensions, and complex family dynamics. I provide a specialized environment designed to filter out these external pressures. This allows patients to truly hear their own internal voice, empowering them to move through the world based on their own authentic values and direct terms.

 

My practice is dedicated to treating every patient as a unique individual with their own distinct perspective. I actively encourage people to express themselves freely, focusing on whatever holds the most significance for them at any given time.




Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

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Andrew Galbraith, LCSW, ABD

 



 I am currently based in Potsdam, NY, where I maintain a private psychoanalytic practice providing professional, in-depth, mental health treatment, both in person and virtually. I have fourteen years of experience providing psychodynamically informed mental health treatment in Northern New York in both community and private practice settings. I am also an advanced Ph.D. (ABD) candidate at the Institute of Clinical Social Work: Psychodynamic Graduate Studies, located in Chicago.



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Jacques Lacan

Lacanian psychoanalysis facilitates the conscious recognition of unconscious factors contributing to mental suffering through an examination of language as it plays in the dialogues within sessions. It is a transformative process that helps one recognize what is most important to oneself in navigating the challenges, achievements, tragedies, and uncanny moments that occur throughout one's life and experience

Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

Specific Diagnosis Labels or Issues

This practice prioritizes moving past the arbitrary classifications used in clinical psychology to define what is deemed 'normal' versus 'abnormal'. We operate on the fundamental premise that psychological distress is not merely a collection of thoughts or behaviors; instead, symptoms at this level are manifestations of internal conflicts deeply embedded in an individual’s personal history and identity.

Individuals navigating challenges such as depressive or anxiety disorders, panic, eating disorders, psychosis, or personality disorders are invited to explore this approach. This also includes those categorized under neuro-divergence, substance use, attention or compulsive-related struggles, and trauma, as well as those with concerns not specifically mentioned here.

Relational or Contexual Issues

 

Areas of Focus: Marital Distress, Grief and Loss, Professional Challenges, Family and Parental Conflict, and General Relational Patterns

My practice focuses on resolving these conflicts by assisting patients in clarifying their authentic stance regarding their work, family, career, and educational aspirations.

I hold the patient's perspective in the highest regard, prioritizing it even when it creates tension in other areas of life.

Through open exploration of existing barriers and their underlying causes, one is able to then negotiate a meaningful path forward that aligns with what matters most to the person today while navigating the challenges occurring in life.

Identity and 'Self-Esteem'

 

Existential Challenges and Obstacles to a sense of Social Belonging


Individuals grappling with fundamental identity components—including gender identity, cultural ties, professional status, or other existential elements regarding their place in the world—are encouraged to investigate these tensions within this framework. By engaging in this process, patients cultivate enhanced personal agency to better navigate the complex relationships and institutions that define their unique social environments.

"The true meaning of the subject's words or deeds, their reason, is disclosed by the uncovering of their actual consequences"

- Slavoj Zizek

Fees and Associated Services

Initial Consultation

$75.00

Usually a first, second or third session, where the patient can examine if a psychoanalytic approach is right for them. Referrals are given for other treatment contexts if appropriate. 

Psychoanalytic Session

$150.00

A full psychoanalytic session.

Lacanian Academic or Clinical Consultation

$100.00

Academic and Clinical Consultations. for clinicians interested in Lacanian method, or scholarship guidance in academic fields.

Insurance

Depending on the specific terms of the insurance plan, coverage may be available for sessions utilizing a psychotherapy reimbursement model. If applicable, super-bills and invoices can be generated for the patient's submission.

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Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Northern NY

22 Depot Street, Potsdam, New York 13676, United States

(917)-891-4605

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