Therapy for the issues and patterns you can’t seem to break.
Psychodynamic therapy for adults across New Hampshire who are tired of being at war with themselves. Evening telehealth sessions with Sean Goldman, LICSW.
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 I became a therapist, I served in the military. I saw firsthand how much people suffer, often quietly, when good mental health care is out of reach. That experience is a big part of why I do this work.
I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and trained at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. For more than ten years, I've worked with adults, most of them men from their late teens into their sixties and beyond, on anxiety, depression, trauma, and the relationship patterns that keep repeating.
I keep a small caseload so each person gets my full attention, and I see clients in the evening so therapy can fit around work and family.
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
What I help with.
Men's mental health
Many men come in for stress, anger, or a relationship in trouble, and find there's more to talk about. This is a place to say what you actually think and feel, without having to perform.
Relationship and attachment patterns
The same arguments, the same kind of partner, the same distance. We look at where those patterns started and why they keep pulling you back.
Anxiety and depression
Relief from the worry, low mood, and tension that wear you down, along with an understanding of what's driving them.
Trauma
Working through experiences that still shape how you see yourself and other people, at a pace you control.
Practical details
Where: Secure telehealth for New Hampshire residents.
When: Monday–Friday, 5:00–7:00 PM.
Fee: $100 per 60-minute session.
Insurance: I'm out-of-network. I can provide a superbill so you can seek reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.
How to get started
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.