Psychotherapy Blog
Insights on Therapy, Relationships, and Emotional Life
I’m Andrea Crapanzano, Ph.D., a San Francisco psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist. Here I write about relationships, identity, men’s mental health, young adulthood, LGBTQ+ experiences, and the recurring emotional patterns that shape how we understand ourselves and connect with others.
How Therapy Helps Soften the Inner Critic
Identifying the Voice of the Inner Critic: In psychodynamic therapy, one of the first steps is recognizing when your inner critic is speaking.
Redefining Masculine Sexuality: Moving Beyond Performance to Connection
Do you ever feel pressure to “perform” rather than simply enjoy intimacy?
Rewriting Your Money Story: Healing Financial Anxiety in Young Adulthood
Do you feel anxious every time you check your bank account?
Can You Seek Counseling for Relationship Issues Alone? Yes, and Here’s Why It Can Help You Thrive
Have you ever felt stuck in your relationship but didn’t know where to turn?
Managing Relationship Anxiety: When Overthinking Gets in the Way of Love
Do you find yourself constantly analyzing your partner’s texts, replaying conversations in your head, or worrying about the stability of your relationship?
Redefining Success: Finding Purpose Beyond Work and Achievement
What does success mean to you?
Supporting Trans Partners: Affirmative Therapy for Couples Navigating Gender Transition
When one partner in a relationship transitions, it can bring about profound changes—not just for the individual transitioning, but for the relationship as a whole.
How Repressed Emotions Contribute to Anxiety and Depression
When emotions aren’t processed, they don’t disappear—they manifest in psychological and physical symptoms.
Finding Meaning Outside of Work: Why Your Job Shouldn’t Define Your Identity
How to Cultivate Passions, Hobbies, and Self-Worth Beyond Career Achievements
The Myth of the Stoic Man: How Suppressing Emotions Hurts Mental Health
Do you ever feel like you have to keep it together, no matter what?
How to Stop Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners
Do you find yourself repeatedly attracted to partners who are distant, emotionally unavailable, or unable to meet your needs?
Dating as a Queer Person: Navigating Fears, Rejection, and Building Intimacy
Dating as a queer person can feel complicated, but it’s also an opportunity to build connections that reflect your truth