Juliette Grantham

I approach psychoanalytic therapy as a process through which individuals can discover their own answers, solutions, and means of moving through or transcending the inevitable questions, conundrums, and conflicts that disturb contentment and well-being. At the heart of psychoanalytic therapy is free association—speech that is free from restriction and judgment, particularly the impulse to filter out what seems irrelevant, inappropriate, or unimportant. This form of speech allows for direction to arise not from conscious intention, but beyond it, inviting the spontaneous emergence of our nature. It can not only illuminate unknown parts of ourselves, but also become an exercise in a way of being—one that gradually ripples into every aspect of life. As one of my teachers often said, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” I strive to create an atmosphere of unassuming curiosity in which new ways of being can emerge, often unimagined at the outset. Believing clarity and guidance arise most meaningfully from within, I work to cultivate a dialogue with the unconscious by stimulating exploration of unconscious material, such as dreams, daydreams, fleeting thoughts, bungled actions, repetitions, and turns of phrase. This method does not promise quick fixes or easy answers; it calls for vulnerability, courage, and sustained commitment. And yet, it introduces the possibility of authentic transformation that resonates with one’s essential nature, leading toward ever more effortless effort in living and being. My approach is most heavily inspired by Lacan, Jung, Freud, and yogic philosophy. With additional training in yoga, meditation, breathwork, and traditional Chinese medicine, I bring a holistic and integrative perspective. I earned my bachelor's degree at Yale University and am a master's student at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. While I work with individuals dealing with a wide variety of issues, I have a particular interest in working with people who are navigating spirituality/religion, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, parenting, existential questions around identity, meaning, or purpose, or conflictual relationships with societal, cultural, or religious frameworks. I meet with adults and adolescents at a frequency of 1 to 4 sessions per week. If you are curious to learn more or are ready to begin this process, feel free to contact me or request an appointment.