Let’s Talk Psychoanalysis

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An online educational platform for mental health professionals, academics, students, and all who are committed to deepening their comprehension of psychoanalytic ideas and their application in clinical work, across disciplines, and life in general.

01/09/2026

A message from Dr. Aisha Abbasi:

"How do we teach the art of listening?" 💭

Join Dr. Aisha Abbasi, founder of Let's Talk Psychoanalysis, as she introduces our upcoming live course, From Consultation to Recommendation: Crafting the Therapeutic Pathway. This 3-part series offers a unique window into the clinical process, simulating the Initial Consultation, Developmental History, and Treatment Recommendation phases.

This is your chance to observe the delicate work of establishing a therapeutic frame and formulating a case—skills that are often difficult to learn from textbooks alone.

Course Starts: Sunday, January 11
Credits: 4.5 CMEs Available

⏳ Registration ends strictly at 1:00 PM EST this Saturday.

PLEASE REGISTER USING THIS LINK :

www.letstalkpsychoanalysis.com/events/p/...

The link will take you to a brief form which will ask for your identifying information. Then you will see a sign that says "Added!" On the next screen , you will see your purchase / registration placed in a cart. Please click on the cart in order to be taken to the payment page to complete your registration.

12/30/2025

There is no "Cure." And that’s a good thing. 🩹🚫

The old analytic idea of a final "cure" is a heavy burden for both therapist and patient. It implies a finish line that doesn't exist in the human experience.

Dr. Aisha Abbasi and Dr. Steve Purcell discuss why shedding the medical model of "curing" allows for a more authentic, evolving relationship with our internal worlds.

👇 Join our community of thinkers: Link in Bio! 🔗

12/27/2025

He called a patient 40 years later. Here is what happened. 📞🕰️

We are taught strict rules: Once they leave, don't look back. But Dr. Steve Purcell broke the "no contact" taboo to find a former patient decades after their work ended.

The result? A profound moment of gratitude and re-analysis that neither could have predicted.

👇 Hear the full story on our site: Link in Bio! 🔗

11/29/2025

*Melanie Klein reminds us that when envy dominates, it becomes difficult to take in goodness and allow it to nourish our inner world. Her insight highlights how gratitude is not simply a feeling, but a psychological capacity—one that grows when we can receive care, support, and generosity without distortion.

*As we move into the Thanksgiving season, Klein’s words invite us to reflect on the parts of ourselves that can fully receive what is given—love, connection, nourishment, and community. Thanksgiving becomes more meaningful when we approach it not only as a holiday, but as a practice of internal openness, allowing gratitude to shape our character and enrich our bonds with others- and this can take place only when are open to acknowledging and working on, our envious feelings.

11/25/2025

When technique becomes a refuge for the analyst, it often signals something deeper unfolding beneath the surface. An enactment, a faltering of understanding, and the terrifying possibility of transference edging toward reality. A humbling reminder that even in the consulting room, we are always participants in a living, shifting emotional field.

11/20/2025

Explore a powerful conversation with Ms. Selma Duckler, former Chair of the American Psychoanalytic Foundation and the first non-mental health professional to lead a major committee of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA).

In this episode, Ms. Duckler reflects on themes of trauma, resilience, discrimination, community engagement, and institutional change. She offers rare insight into how psychoanalysis can expand beyond the consulting room and into the communities we live in.

Her pioneering leadership helped reshape the relationship between psychoanalytic organizations and the public, opening doors for new voices and new forms of collaboration.

Watch the full video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZvjcCwsHlc




11/14/2025

🙋🏽‍♀️ 🙋🏽‍♂️Join us for an insightful session on Sunday, Dec 7th, 2025, as Dr. Purcell discusses the nuances of ending and not ending in psychoanalytic treatment. Whether it’s a planned termination, or one shaped by life changes, this discussion will offer fresh perspectives on how endings impact both patients and therapists.

💡 Why You Should Attend: Explore the traumatic and transformative dimensions of endings in therapy, understand how different therapeutic orientations affect termination experiences, and reconsider post-analytic contact in a new light.

📍 Registration will open soon! Stay tuned for details at: www.letstalkpsychoanalysis.com


11/11/2025

🌊 In the realm of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, flexibility is our greatest ally. Linda Hogan’s poignant poem, "The Way In," reminds us that there are multiple paths to healing. Just as water adapts to the shape of its container, effective therapists must mold their approaches to fit the unique needs of each patient. A rigid theoretical stance can hinder progress, leaving patients feeling unheard and misunderstood. Each individual carries distinct experiences, emotions, and aspirations; recognizing this diversity is essential for fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes growth and healing. 💧✨

🌱 When we embrace this fluidity in our practice, we enable ourselves to explore the dangerous, wounding, and beautiful aspects of our patients’ lives. A flexible mindset not only enhances our effectiveness but also protects our patients from the harm of unmet needs. In honoring the specific journeys of our patients, we cultivate a richer, more empathetic therapeutic experience 💖

🔹Follow us to read more about the theory and technique of doing psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Visit our website at www.letstalkpsychoanalysis.com or go to the link in the bio. Subscribe to our educational website for full access to our offerings, both past and present, as well as in the future! 📚✨

With gratitude to Susmita Shah LMFT, for bringing this poem to my attention!

“Sometimes the way to milk and honey is through the body.
Sometimes the way in is a song.
But there are three ways in the world: dangerous, wounding,
and beauty.
To enter stone, be water.
To rise through hard earth, be plant
desiring sunlight, believing in water.
To enter fire, be dry.
To enter life, be food.”





11/07/2025

✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨ Today, we’re thrilled to share a brief clip of an inspiring conversation between our Founder, Dr. Aisha Abbasi, and Ms. Selma Duckler, former President of the American Psychoanalytic Foundation (2002-2010). 💼💖

Ms. Duckler made history as the first non-mental health professional to chair a major committee of the American Psychoanalytic Association ( APsA), paving the way for innovation in psychoanalytic organizations, and creating powerful connections between psychoanalysis and the communities we live in.

🎧 Tune in next week for the full podcast release, where she shares her transformative insights 🔹

📌 Follow us to stay updated on this deeply moving podcast—available for free! 🎥🧠

Discover more at www.letstalkpsychoanalysis.com or tap the link in our bio!




11/06/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a therapist this Wednesday? You’re definitely not alone! 💼✨ Here are five effective strategies to regain control and feel grounded this week. Swipe through to see how you can implement these today! 💪💚 And remember, for continued support and resources tailored for mental health professionals, sign up for ‘Let’s Talk Psychoanalysis’—where you’re never alone in your journey! 🌟

https://www.letstalkpsychoanalysis.com







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Portland, OR
97204

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

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