Slow Living and Deep Psychotherapy: Why Taking Your Time Leads to Lasting Change

Short-term therapies have gained popularity due to their structured, goal-oriented approach. While these approaches can be effective for symptom relief, they may not always address the underlying emotional and relational patterns at the root of psychological problems. By contrast, psychodynamic therapy engages with deeper psychological processes, focusing on unconscious conflicts, early relational experiences, and ingrained emotional patterns. Much like slow living, psychodynamic psychotherapy engages in the deeper work necessary for lasting change, rather than being a quick fix.