Dynamic Psychotherapy: The Purpose
“I can help.” The function and value of psychotherapy has been the subject of much controversy and discussion for over a century. The purpose and goal of Dynamic Psychotherapy is to assist you in removing the obstacles that stop you from living a deeply fulfilling and rich existence, where the natural ups and downs that are encountered can be taken in stride. Toward that end good therapy can enable you to create delicious inner peace, a deep sense of self-confidence, and the ability to fully function in the crucial areas of life. To achieve these goals it is essential that you are able to develop a trusting relationship with a competent therapist, someone with whom you can feel comfortable enough to form a warm, caring alliance. You are then assured that you have a collaborator who understands you and is concerned about you while accompanying you on your journey of self-discovery, trauma resolution, and solution formation.
“I can help. Together we can work it out. Identify the problems and issues that have been defeating you, and overcome them by exploring the only questions worth asking in therapy, as in life”.
- What is the problem?
- What do you really want?
- What happened to you? What is stemming that beautiful energy of yours that was meant to move towards wholeness, love, and connection in the creative process of becoming the real you?
- How did you become WHO you are right now? How were your boundaries invaded? How did that manifest itself when you became stymied by trauma?
- Where and When did you begin to shut off your natural life flow?
- Who was responsible?
- How are you repeating painful patterns in your current life.
- And most important, develop strategies and decide WHAT action steps you are now going to take to make the difference.
Dynamic Psychotherapy: The Way
Therapy that’s constructive depends on the skill and experience of your therapist, and the fit between you. You can judge the effectiveness of your therapist by applying your own intellectual and emotional responses to the treatment. The chemistry between you and your therapist is as important as any in your other significant relationships - it mirrors your fit. This blend will enable you to find a therapist whose approach is meaningful to you, and will get you the results you want.
Who
- Dr. Rita Bigel-Casher has an LCSW (Certification & Licensure in Clinical Social Work) enabling her to create a uniquely personal style of social consciousness where people, not techniques, are central.
- Dr. Rita Bigel-Casher has a PhD in Industrial Psychology. Working in corporate settings for a number of years has provided her with a deep understanding of the complexities that people confront in the business world.
How
Dr. Bigel-Casher has been in the mental health field for over 25 years. Fortified with the knowledge from treating thousands of patients, and her own familiarity with time on the couch, she has a firm, broad base of experience, and a warm interactive approach.
“I have learned from numerous teachers, dozens of psychological perspectives. Among the best of them were Karen Horney, Carl Whitaker, Stephen Gilligan, Murray Bowen, Steve DeShazer, Milton Erickson, Francine Shapiro, Aaron Beck and Jeffrey Young. I have incorporated some of this knowledge in my therapeutic style.”
Rita Bigel-Casher has created a unique and distinctive interactive approach serving those in need.
- “I’ll coach you to stop your divorce.”
- “I’ll help you to climb out of the unwelcome depression that visits you.”
- “I’ll help you to remove the negative effects of the trauma from your life, both from the past and the present.”
- “I’ll coach you how to talk to your mother, your spouse and your kids.”
- “I’ll teach you how to go from single to married.
- “I’ll coach you how to save your relationship.”
- “I’ll help you do away with the anxiety that’s plagued you for so long.”
- “I’ll guide you how to stand up for yourself and live your life they way you were meant to live it.”
- “I’ll teach you how to survive your wedding.”
- “I’ll coach you to feel and act like a grown-up.”
- “I’ll teach you how to find inner strength and peace”
I know that these sound like a lot of promises, but all I can say is that in 25 years and I’ve had thousands of happy clients who are forever transformed.
- “They tell me they now are feeling in love again.”
- “They tell me they never felt better before.”
- “They tell me they’ve completely removed the shackles from the rape, or the bombing, or the abuse that they had suffered.”
- “They tell me they’ve gotten married when they never believed that they would.”
- “They tell me they are no longer haunted by their past and are living their present.”
- “They tell me they’ve come out of the closet and are living their life with peace and love in their hearts.”
- “They tell me the strategies I’ve taught them have saved their life.”
- “They tell me they are more successful than ever.”
- “They tell me they no longer feel scared, hopeless or suicidal.”
- “They tell me that even in these hard times they are managing their stress.”
Where
Dynamic dialogues and effective treatment can take place not only in the office, but on the telephone, as well as Online with Video Conferencing or through email. In the right hands, with the right fit, you can work things out anywhere.
“My extensive experience with Teletherapy and Online therapy, both personally and professionally, has brought emotional stability and symptom resolution to a great number of my clients.”
Visual contact, though useful, is no more important to a good theraputic outcome than other sensory modalities, such as the auditory, emotional or kinesthetic. Dr. Bigel-Casher’s skill in creating a comfort level, in any venue, will permit you to be at ease as well.
- In Person : New York City – Upper East Side of Manhattan office conveniently located near buses and subways.
- Teletherapy: Available at your convenience. Many people feel less inhibited speaking from the safety of their own home or office.
- Online Therapy & Counseling: Utilizing the internet we can make contact in a very productive manner through email. Writing has proven to be a highly therapeutic vehicle for developing insights and solutions that you never before realized you possessed. You'll soon discover that writing is your secret gold mine. You may even find it more comfortable to write than to talk about your problems.
- Face-To-Face Therapy : Video Conferencing now makes it possible to see and hear each other long distance, utilizing free software and free internet telephone service.
What
Dr. Bigel-Casher works psycho-dynamically focusing on solutions and problem-solving.
“Over the years Relationship Therapy, Hypnotherapy and EMDR Trauma/Loss Therapy has become my specialty.”
Why? Because the joy in life depends on two factors: Our ability to connect intimately in meaningful relationships, and our capacity to create a passionate work experience. When that ability is dismembered by trauma or loss, that must be overcome - otherwise symptoms take over the quality of one's life. Working cognitively and experientially is the straightest line we can walk.
First and foremost, is the development of a safe and secure relationship between my client and myself. This engenders a therapeutic environment where people can open more deeply to themselves and others. I tailor my treatment to the needs of my client. Rigidity has no place in my practice. Just as a healthy diet is essential to a growing child, a flexible therapeutic approach leads to a positive therapeutic outcome.
I consider myself a Coach for Better Living. Together we decide what works, and which approach will produce the most comfortable and effective results. Our success makes my work inspiring and heartwarming.”
