Business Details
Expert Psychotherapy Services in Minneapolis
With over three decades of experience in mental health, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve meaningful personal growth and emotional relief. As a licensed psychologist and training psychoanalyst, I combine advanced academic training from the Universities of Chicago and Minnesota with practical expertise developed through my roles at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. My practice focuses on uncovering the unconscious patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, offering clients a structured path toward greater self-awareness and functional improvement.By maintaining active involvement in psychoanalytic education and clinical supervision, I ensure my therapeutic approach remains grounded in both traditional wisdom and contemporary insights. The transition to fully online therapy has expanded access to these transformative services while preserving the depth and effectiveness of our collaborative work.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Counseling
Online Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Self-Esteem Counseling
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in psychoanalytic therapy
- Personalized treatment plans addressing root psychological causes
- Fully accessible online therapy platform with proven effectiveness
- Academic credentials from University of Chicago and University of Minnesota
- Active involvement in psychoanalytic education and clinical supervision
Services
Psychotherapy
Structured therapeutic conversations help identify unconscious patterns contributing to emotional distress. This evidence-based approach addresses anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through focused exploration of thought patterns and behavioral cycles. Clients develop greater self-awareness and practical coping strategies for lasting improvement in daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Psychoanalysis
Intensive exploration of unconscious mental processes using traditional psychoanalytic techniques. This long-term treatment addresses deep-seated psychological patterns through regular sessions that examine childhood experiences, defense mechanisms, and relational dynamics. Patients gain transformative insights leading to fundamental changes in self-perception and interpersonal functioning.
Online Therapy
Secure video-based therapy sessions maintain therapeutic depth while offering geographic flexibility. This modality preserves the essential elements of face-to-face therapy through structured online interactions. Patients benefit from consistent treatment access regardless of location while maintaining the same therapeutic rigor and confidentiality standards as in-person sessions.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized interventions targeting anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Treatment combines psychoanalytic exploration of underlying causes with practical symptom management techniques. Patients learn to identify anxiety triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and address the unconscious factors contributing to chronic worry and physiological symptoms.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive approach to treating depressive disorders through psychotherapeutic exploration. Treatment addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying psychological contributors to depression. Patients develop greater emotional regulation capacity and uncover unconscious patterns that contribute to persistent low mood and motivation difficulties.
People
Peter Grant, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
30+ year experienced psychologist with advanced degrees from University of Chicago and University of Minnesota. Former clinical faculty member at University of Minnesota Medical School and training analyst at Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. Specializes in uncovering unconscious patterns that contribute to emotional distress.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches, focusing on uncovering unconscious patterns that contribute to emotional distress and relationship difficulties.
Are online therapy sessions effective?
Yes, my practice has successfully transitioned to online therapy with maintained effectiveness through secure video conferencing platforms that preserve therapeutic depth.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me directly via phone at 612-910-1112 or through the website contact form to schedule an initial consultation.
What issues do you specialize in treating?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, and family/marital problems using depth psychotherapy approaches.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies based on individual needs, with some clients experiencing improvement in months while others engage in longer-term psychoanalytic work.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider; clients receive documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but direct insurance billing is not offered.
