Therapy for the issues and patterns you can’t seem to break.
You may understand what's troubling you but still find yourself returning to the same feelings, relationship dynamics, or behaviors. Psychodynamic therapy offers a space to explore what's driving those patterns and begin making meaningful changes.
Evening appointments · Telehealth across New Hampshire · Free 15-minute consultation
Understanding What's Underneath
Maybe it started as anxiety, or a low mood you couldn't shake. Maybe you've tried to think your way out of it, or learned coping skills that helped for a while. Maybe someone close to you said something has to change.
Underneath, there's often something more familiar. The same arguments, the same kind of relationship, the same way of shutting down or blowing up. You react bigger than the moment calls for, and afterward you're not sure why. It can feel like being in conflict with yourself, and that fight is exhausting.
You might be looking for this kind of work if you:
Keep repeating patterns you can see clearly but can't seem to change
React with more anger, anxiety, or withdrawal than a situation calls for
Feel worn down by an internal tension that never fully lets up
Want relief now, and also want to understand where this comes from
Have tried short-term therapy and want something with more depth
Meet Sean
Before becoming a therapist, I served in the military, where I saw firsthand how much people can struggle without others realizing it. That experience shaped my understanding of mental health and continues to influence the work I do today.
I'm Sean Goldman, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than ten years of experience working with adults, particularly men navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I earned my Master's in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and completed training at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy. I'm interested in understanding not only what someone is experiencing, but also how their history, relationships, and sense of self may be contributing to patterns that are difficult to change.
I intentionally maintain a small caseload so I can give each person the attention our work deserves. I also offer evening appointments because I recognize that making room for therapy alongside work, family, and other responsibilities isn't always easy.
What is Psychodynamic Therapy?Psychodynamic therapy is a conversation-based approach to understanding why you feel, react, and relate the way you do. Rather than following a set program, we pay attention to what comes up, including what happens between us in the room, because patterns that are hard to see on your own often become visible there.
My work is grounded in object relations theory. In plain terms, the important relationships of early life don't stay in the past. We carry versions of them inside us, and they shape who we're drawn to, what we expect from people, and the conflicts we keep finding ourselves in. Once you can see those patterns clearly, you have more choice about how you respond.
Relief now, and understanding that lasts
We start with what's bringing you in. If anxiety or depression is making daily life harder, that gets attention right away. Over time, we also look at what's underneath, so the change holds rather than wearing off.
You set the pace
I'm extensively trained in trauma-informed care. That means nothing gets pushed open before you're ready. Some people want to talk about their past early on; others need time to trust the process first. Both are fine.
Sessions are usually weekly. Some people come for a defined stretch of time, and many find value in longer-term work. We decide together what fits.
Read more: Beyond the Manual: Why I Practice Psychodynamic Therapy
How I Can Help
Stress, anger, relationship challenges, and the pressure to keep everything together can be difficult to navigate alone. Men's mental health therapy offers a space to explore these experiences, understand underlying patterns, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Men’s Mental Health
Anxiety and depression can affect how you think, feel, and move through everyday life. Psychodynamic therapy explores the emotional experiences and recurring patterns that may contribute to persistent worry, low mood, and feelings of disconnection.
Anxiety & Depression
Recurring conflict, emotional distance, or difficulty trusting others can have roots in earlier relationships. Attachment-focused therapy helps you understand how those experiences shape your current relationships and explore different ways of connecting.
Relationship & Attachment
Trauma can continue to influence your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety long after an experience has passed. Trauma-informed therapy provides space to understand these effects, process difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful change at a manageable pace.
Trauma + PTSD
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GETTING STARTED
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Practical Details
Where: Secure online therapy for adults throughout New Hampshire.
Availability: Evening appointments, Monday–Friday, 5pm-7pm.
Session Fee: $100 for a 60-minute individual therapy session.
Insurance & Payment: Services are private pay. While I don't bill insurance directly, I can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement. A limited number of sliding-scale appointments are available.
Send a message or call. Use the contact page, or call or email directly. A short note is enough.
Free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk briefly about what's going on and whether working together makes sense. No pressure either way.
First session. We start with what matters most to you right now, at a pace that feels manageable.