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Stuck in the Same Emotional Patterns?

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Discover How Psychoanalysis Can Help
You Find Clarity & Break Free

You’ve been feeling this way for a long time

  • anxious
  • overwhelmed
  • weighed down by emotions you don’t fully understand

Maybe you’ve tried different things

  • Therapy
  • Self-help books
  • Mindfulness apps
  • Pushing your feelings aside, hoping they’d go away
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But no matter what you do, the same emotions keep coming back.
It’s frustrating, isn’t it
You’ve been feeling this way for a long time
You don’t need more coping techniques - you need real answers.

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Most traditional therapy approaches focus on surface-level symptoms—helping you manage stress or reframe negative thoughts. But what is psychoanalytic therapy? It is a deeper, more transformative process that goes beyond behavior therapy.
Unlike behavior therapy, which focuses on modifying observable behaviors, psychoanalysis therapy digs into unconscious patterns to reveal the hidden roots of your emotional struggles.

Why Traditional
Therapy Falls Short

That’s why certain emotions, fears, or relationship challenges keep repeating themselves
until they are addressed at their core.

  • • Anxiety doesn’t disappear by simply “thinking positive.”
  • • Depression isn’t just about mood—it’s about hidden emotional wounds.
  • • Trauma isn’t erased by ignoring the past—it lives within you until it’s fully processed.

If you’ve tried standard therapy and felt something was missing, consider a psychoanalysis treatment to ensure a personalized approach.

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Dr. Barbara Fontane

Dr. Fontane's patient-centered philosophy fosters trust, empathy, and transformation—creating a safe space for lasting emotional growth.

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With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Barbara Fontane is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized psychiatric care that goes beyond symptom relief. Combining evidence-based psychiatry with psychoanalysis, she helps patients uncover the deeper emotional patterns affecting their well-being.

After completing her psychiatric residency, she received additional training in child psychiatry and inpatient care. She later pursued psychoanalytic training through the Contemporary Freudian Society of New York. Her approach integrates thoughtful medication management with meaningful talk therapy, offering each patient a personalized path toward healing and self-awareness.

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How Psychoanalysis Can
Transform Your Life

Intensive Sessions

Typically held 1-2 times per week, providing a deep dive into your personal history and psychoanalysis therapy.

Safe, Confidential Environment

Both in-person and virtual sessions are available, ensuring accessibility.

Long-Term Healing

Focused on uncovering and understanding the unconscious patterns behind your emotions.

* In-person therapy & Online Sessions Available

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We specialise in working with individuals struggling with:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Major depression
  • OCD & ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder I & II
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Postpartum depression & menopausal issues
  • Autism spectrum support

What to Expect

  • One-on-one private sessions in a safe, judgment-free space.
  • A deeper understanding of your emotions—beyond mere symptom management.
  • A personalized approach tailored to your unique challenges.
  • Lasting transformation, not just short-term relief.

In-person therapy & Online Sessions Available

Psychoanalysis isn’t a “quick fix.”
It’s a journey toward true self-awareness, emotional freedom, and lasting change—
this is the core goal of psychoanalysis therapy.

You don’t have to keep feeling this way.
You don’t have to “just deal with it.”

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What People are Saying
About Us!

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Dr. Barbara Fontane has been a life-changing presence in my journey. She doesn’t just treat symptoms—she truly listens and helps you understand the deeper emotions behind them. With her compassionate approach and vast experience, I’ve found clarity and healing like never before.”

George J – Client

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Dr. Barbara Fontane has been a life-changing presence in my journey. She doesn’t just treat symptoms—she truly listens and helps you understand the deeper emotions behind them. With her compassionate approach and vast experience, I’ve found clarity and healing like never before.”

Anna L – Client

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Dr. Barbara Fontane has been a life-changing presence in my journey. She doesn’t just treat symptoms—she truly listens and helps you understand the deeper emotions behind them. With her compassionate approach and vast experience, I’ve found clarity and healing like never before.”

Michael B – Client

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Other Services

Psychotherapy
Flexible, supportive talk therapy for emotional resilience.
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Medication Management
Expert psychiatric medication management to maintain long-term stability.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Psychoanalysis is an in-depth therapeutic process involving multiple sessions per week. It explores unconscious thoughts, early experiences, and hidden conflicts to foster lasting self-awareness and healing—delivered in-person or online by expert clinicians in NYC, New York, and Harrison.

While behavior therapy focuses on modifying observable behaviors, psychoanalytic therapy delves into the unconscious mind to uncover the root causes of emotional distress.

The duration varies by individual. Some clients notice changes within a few months, while others may need a longer-term commitment to fully experience transformation through psychoanalysis

Yes, Dr. Fontane offers both in-person and virtual sessions, ensuring accessibility for clients across NYC, Harrison Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Westchester.

Coverage varies. Dr. Fontane accepts both insurance and self-pay patients. Please contact the office for details regarding your specific plan.

Psychodynamic therapy often focuses on current issues and may be shorter-term, while traditional psychoanalysis delves deeper into unconscious patterns for lasting change.