Some emotional difficulties cannot be fully understood within a matter of weeks, such as long-standing anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, complex trauma, or a persistent feeling that something in your life is not working. That’s where long-term psychotherapy comes in. I serve patients in Washington, D.C. who want sustained exploration. Through secure telehealth sessions, my services create an ongoing space where deeper understanding and meaningful change can develop over time.

The Value of a Long-Term Therapeutic Relationship

Long-term psychotherapy gives us something particularly valuable: time. Our relationship becomes part of the therapeutic process, so that you do not need to fit your experiences into a predetermined schedule or rush toward an immediate solution. Over time, recurring patterns will become more visible, including those that emerge within the therapeutic relationship itself.

A Psychoanalytic Approach to Long-Term Psychotherapy

I have practiced since 2011 and maintained a private practice since 2017. As a Candidate Lacanian Psychoanalyst with the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis, I bring specialized psychoanalytic training to my work. My style is attentive, driven by curiosity about what is unique to you. Rather than assigning homework or reducing your experiences to a diagnosis, I listen closely to gain insight into:

• Language

• History

• Relationships

• Dreams

• Contradictions

• Recurring concerns

We can then investigate what’s really driving your symptoms.

Begin Psychotherapy Online in Washington, D.C.

Developing trust with a psychotherapist can make it possible to speak about experiences that were initially difficult to put into words. I offer long-term online psychotherapy for adults in Washington, D.C. seeking substantial personal growth and a deeper relationship with themselves. If short-term approaches have not created the change you want, or you are ready to explore yourself at greater depth, contact Dr. Christopher McCann to schedule an initial consultation!