Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst in New York City
As a board-certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience in New York City, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve psychological growth, emotional well-being, and balance. My practice integrates modern psychoanalytic approaches with contemplative studies, informed by ego psychology, object relations, attachment theory, self-psychology, trauma psychology, and neuropsychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents facing challenges such as relationship difficulties, work-related stress, identity issues, grief, and life transitions.My training at the Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY), where I serve as a faculty member and training analyst, has equipped me with deep expertise in addressing persistent emotional and behavioral patterns. My Buddhist studies and meditation practice over two decades further enrich my approach, fostering compassion and insight in treating clients' spiritual experiences within their emotional lives. I prioritize creating safe, engaged therapeutic relationships to help patients unlock their potential and navigate life's complexities with greater freedom and joy.
Services
Psychoanalysis
Supportive Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Supervision/Consultation
Compassion Training
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized psychiatric and psychoanalytic expertise
- Integration of Buddhist contemplative practices with modern psychoanalysis
- Training analyst at NYU-affiliated Psychoanalytic Association of New York
- Supervision for clinicians in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic work
- Compassionate approach to spiritual and emotional healing
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY)
Services
Psychoanalysis
In-depth treatment for persistent relationship, work, and life satisfaction challenges through open-ended, frequent sessions. Utilizes modern psychoanalytic techniques informed by ego psychology, object relations, and trauma psychology. Helps patients develop self-awareness and break harmful patterns for lasting personal growth.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Short-term therapy addressing life transitions, difficult decisions, or specific challenging events. Combines compassionate guidance with evidence-based strategies to build coping skills. Focuses on immediate needs while maintaining respect for patients' spiritual experiences and emotional contexts.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Flexible-length treatment for recurring relationship issues, mood disorders, and anxiety. Weekly sessions explore unconscious patterns and early life influences. Integrates neuropsychoanalysis and attachment theory to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Supervision/Consultation
Professional development for clinicians addressing challenging cases or skill development in psychodynamic approaches. Draws on 15+ years of supervisory experience and NYU Psychiatry residency teaching. Combines technical expertise with contemplative practice insights for holistic clinical growth.
Compassion Training
Integrates Buddhist meditation practices with psychoanalytic frameworks to cultivate self-compassion and emotional resilience. Based on 20+ years of contemplative study and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training. Helps patients access inner resources for healing through mindful awareness and compassionate self-observation.
People
Lyon, Kathleen A MD
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience in NYC. Faculty member and training analyst at Psychoanalytic Association of New York. Integrates Buddhist contemplative practices with modern psychoanalysis. Specializes in treating relationship difficulties, life transitions, and spiritual-emotional integration.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine modern psychoanalysis with Buddhist contemplative practices, drawing from ego psychology, object relations, attachment theory, and trauma psychology to create personalized treatment plans.
Do you accept insurance?
As a private-pay provider, I offer flexible payment options and can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in treating relationship challenges, work-related stress, identity issues, grief, life transitions, and integrating spiritual experiences into emotional healing.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, with psychoanalysis sessions typically occurring multiple times weekly for deeper, long-term treatment.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, I provide secure online therapy sessions for patients who prefer remote access to treatment while maintaining continuity of care.
What qualifications do you have?
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist, training analyst at NYU-affiliated PANY, and have taught at Dharma College. My practice integrates 30+ years of clinical experience with Buddhist studies.
