Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Barrington, Illinois and Online Across Illinois and California
A space to slow down and look honestly at what keeps getting in the way — and begin to understand why
Welcome
I'm Jason Reynolds, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Barrington, Illinois.
I work with adults who have often already tried to make things better — and still find themselves stuck in ways they can't quite explain. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
My practice focuses on psychoanalytic psychotherapy — a form of therapy oriented toward deeper exploration of the emotional and relational patterns that shape our lives.
I earned my PsyD from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and pursued advanced psychoanalytic training at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. I hold licensure in both Illinois and California.
I work with private-pay clients and accept some insurance — fee and insurance details can be found on the FAQ page.
Beginning With Curiosity
Why do certain patterns keep repeating — even when you already understand them?
If that question feels familiar, you're probably someone who already thinks carefully about your life. And yet something keeps repeating — in relationships, in mood, in a persistent feeling that something isn't quite right.
You might recognize persistent anxiety or worry that never quite settles, a lingering sense of emptiness you can't explain, or relationships that seem to follow the same painful script — even when you've worked hard to change them.
The difficulty usually isn't lack of awareness. Some of what shapes us most operates beneath it — rooted in earlier experiences and relationships we may not think to examine. Psychodynamic therapy creates space to explore that, carefully and honestly, over time.
How This Work Helps
Psychoanalytic therapy works by slowing things down enough to notice what's actually happening — in your relationships, your reactions, and in the room itself. Sessions make room for things you might not have thought to connect — a current frustration and an old memory, a pattern at work and something from childhood.
This is reflective, unhurried work. It asks something of you — and offers something more lasting in return. The goal isn't a quick fix, but a deeper understanding of your emotional life and more lasting change.
