Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Adults in Barrington, IL and online throughout IL and CA
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to explain—
in relationships, in your emotions, or in the way you experience yourself.
Therapy can offer a space to slow down and explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion. Through depth-oriented psychotherapy, we work together to better understand the underlying patterns shaping your inner life and relationships.
In-person therapy in Barrington, Illinois
Telehealth across Illinois and California
Jason Reynolds, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults seeking a deeper understanding of their emotional and relational patterns. My work draws on over 15 years of clinical experience in community mental health, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice.
Common Reasons People Reach Out
People consider starting therapy for many reasons. You might recognize yourself in some of these experiences:
You find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships.
You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck.
You struggle with self-criticism or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right.
Past experiences continue to shape how you feel in the present.
You want to understand yourself more deeply, even if there isn’t one clear “problem.”
Whatever brings you here, therapy can be a place to explore these experiences without judgment.
My Approach to Therapy
I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a form of therapy that focuses on understanding the deeper emotional patterns that shape our lives.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, this approach creates space to explore:
recurring relationship patterns
unconscious expectations and fears
emotional experiences that may be difficult to name
the ways past experiences continue to influence the present
Over time, this process can help create greater freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.
You don’t need to have it all figured out - reaching out is the first step.
Areas of Focus
Many clients I work with are thoughtful and reflective people who feel stuck in ways that are difficult to fully understand on their own.
Common areas of focus include:
Anxiety and chronic overthinking
Relationship difficulties or recurring relational patterns
Depression and feelings of emptiness
Trauma or difficult early experiences
Grief and loss
Identity questions and life transitions
Neurodivergence
Substance use