Business Details
Compassionate Psychiatry & Psychoanalysis in NYC
Lyon, Kathleen A MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience in New York City. Specializing in modern psychoanalytic approaches informed by ego psychology, object relations, and trauma psychology, we integrate contemplative studies and Buddhist practices into our therapeutic framework. Our practice addresses identity, relationship, and work-related challenges, offering tailored treatments including psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and supportive therapy.We provide clinical supervision and consultation for mental health professionals, drawing from decades of teaching at the Psychoanalytic Association of New York and NYU Psychiatry residency programs. With a focus on spiritual experiences and emotional well-being, our goal is to help clients unlock their potential and achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Psychoanalysis
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Compassion Training
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of board-certified psychiatric expertise
- Integration of Buddhist contemplative practices with psychoanalysis
- Training analyst at Psychoanalytic Association of New York
- Supervision for mental health professionals available
- Specialized approach to spiritual experiences in emotional life
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY)
Services
Psychoanalysis
Long-term treatment addressing persistent relationship and life satisfaction issues through multiple weekly sessions. Utilizes modern psychoanalytic techniques informed by trauma psychology and neuropsychoanalysis. Focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns to create lasting behavioral changes.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Weekly sessions exploring recurring emotional patterns and relationship difficulties. Combines ego psychology with attachment theory to address mood disorders and anxiety. Helps clients understand unconscious influences on current behavior.
Clinical Supervision
Mentorship for mental health professionals seeking to develop psychoanalytic skills. Offers case consultation and technique refinement through both time-limited and ongoing supervision arrangements. Draws from 20+ years of teaching experience at NYU Medical Center.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Targeted treatment for life transitions and specific challenges. Focuses on building coping strategies for immediate concerns while maintaining emotional stability. Typically shorter duration with practical goal-setting and progress tracking.
Compassion Training
Integrates Buddhist contemplative techniques with Western psychology to cultivate self-compassion. Includes meditation guidance and mindfulness-based stress reduction methods. Helps clients develop greater emotional resilience and interpersonal awareness.
People
Lyon, Kathleen A MD
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience in NYC. Faculty member at Psychoanalytic Association of New York and NYU Psychiatry residency supervisor. Integrates Buddhist practices into psychoanalytic work, focusing on spiritual dimensions of emotional health.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and supportive psychotherapy, along with specialized compassion training integrating Buddhist practices.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, with psychoanalysis sessions typically occurring multiple times weekly for deeper exploration.
Do you accept insurance?
As a private practice, we provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies.
What is your approach to treatment?
We combine modern psychoanalytic techniques with contemplative practices, focusing on both unconscious patterns and present-moment awareness to promote lasting change.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy options for clients who prefer remote sessions or require flexibility in scheduling.
