In-person therapy in Barrington, Illinois
Telehealth available across Illinois and California

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Why do certain patterns in life keep repeating -
even when you understand them?

Many people who seek psychoanalytic psychotherapy are thoughtful, capable individuals who function well in many areas of life, yet still feel caught in patterns that don’t change.

You might notice:

• relationships that seem to follow the same painful script
• anxiety or overthinking that never fully settles
• a persistent sense of dissatisfaction or emptiness
• feeling stuck despite insight, effort, or previous therapy

Often the difficulty isn’t a lack of motivation or self-awareness.

Some of the patterns that shape our lives operate outside conscious awareness, rooted in earlier emotional experiences and relationships.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a space to explore these patterns carefully and honestly.

Over time, this work can open new ways of understanding yourself and relating to others.

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How This Work Can Help

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy focuses on understanding the deeper emotional patterns that influence how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.

Many people who seek this kind of therapy are reflective and capable individuals who have spent time thinking about their lives, yet still feel stuck in ways that are difficult to change through insight alone.

Our work may explore:

• recurring relationship patterns
• anxiety, chronic overthinking, or emotional tension
• self-criticism or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right
• emotional experiences that are difficult to fully name or understand
• the ways earlier relationships continue to shape the present

Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, this approach aims to understand the underlying dynamics that give rise to recurring difficulties.

Over time, this process can lead to greater freedom in how you experience yourself and your relationships.

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Who This Work Is Often Helpful For

This form of therapy tends to resonate with people who:

• reflect deeply on their inner lives
• notice recurring patterns in relationships
• feel that insight alone hasn’t fully changed things
• have tried shorter-term or skills-focused therapy but want deeper work
• are curious about the unconscious aspects of their experience

Many people who seek this work are capable and thoughtful individuals who function well in many areas of life, yet find themselves struggling with certain emotional or relational patterns that remain difficult to understand.

Areas of Focus

People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some arrive with a specific concern, while others simply sense that something in their lives feels stuck or unresolved.

Common areas we may work with include:

• Anxiety and chronic overthinking
• Relationship difficulties or recurring relational patterns
• Depression and feelings of emptiness
• Trauma or difficult early experiences
• Grief and loss
• Identity questions and life transitions

Sometimes the goal of therapy is not simply to solve a problem, but to develop a deeper understanding of oneself and one’s emotional life.

About Me

I’m Jason Reynolds, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience working with adults.

My professional background includes work in community mental health settings, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. These experiences have shaped an approach grounded in careful listening, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique inner world.

I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Adler University and completed additional training at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis.

My practice today focuses on psychoanalytic psychotherapy — a form of therapy that allows for deeper exploration of the emotional patterns and relational experiences that shape our lives.

In therapy, I aim to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and without judgment, allowing new understanding and possibilities to emerge over time.

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Getting Started

Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and finding the right fit matters.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can briefly connect, discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, and see whether working together might make sense.

This conversation is simply an opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of the process.

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