"Healing begins with understanding the stories within us. Together, we’ll explore your inner world and unlock meaningful transformation."
Laima S. Sappington, PhD, RPS
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Laima S. Sappington, PhD, RPS
Research Psychoanalyst Student 294
About Laima
Hello, my name is Laima. I look forward to possibly meeting you! I am currently a psychoanalysis certificate candidate at the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, where I’m deepening my understanding of the human experience. I also hold a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Sociology from The New School, and I’ve completed advanced psychoanalytic training at the New York Psychoanalytic Institutes (IPTAR and NYT). Additionally, I earned certification in socio-psychoanalytic organizational consultancy and executive coaching from the New York Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate a broad spectrum of challenges, from emotional distress to inner conflicts, creative struggles, and professional stress.
My practice is deeply committed to helping clients understand their unique stories in a safe, supportive environment where insight, personal growth, and healing can thrive. One of the key methods I use is dream work, exploring the rich symbolism and emotional patterns within dreams to help clients connect their experiences to unresolved emotions and inner conflicts. In addition, I address defense mechanisms, guiding clients to identify and challenge the barriers they’ve developed to protect themselves from discomfort. This approach encourages emotional clarity, allowing clients to access repressed emotions, heal core wounds, and move toward transformation.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring new places. I value these moments as they keep me grounded and connected to the things that truly matter. I’m looking forward to the possibility of meeting you and exploring how we might work together! clashes, anxieties and resistances in face of everyday life demands, including school and work obligations.
Education & Credentials
- Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
5-Year Psychoanalysis Certificate Candidate - New School
Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Sociology - New York Psychoanalytic Institutes (IPTAR and NYT)
Training in Adult Psychoanalysis - New York Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
Certification in Socio-Psychoanalytic Organizational Consultancy and Executive Coaching - Professional Memberships
International Neuropsychoanalysis Society and American Psychological Association
Laima’s Approach
Laima’s therapeutic approach is rooted in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy, emphasizing the profound exploration of one’s internal world. With over 15 years of experience, Laima provides a safe, nurturing space where clients can uncover the stories, patterns, and emotions that shape their lives. She believes in the transformative power of understanding the unconscious mind to bring clarity, resolve conflicts, and foster deep healing.
Laima’s culturally-informed perspective allows her to connect with individuals navigating complex life challenges, including emotional distress, cultural clashes, creative blocks, and workplace struggles. Her psychoanalytic method goes beyond symptom management, focusing instead on the deeper intricacies of human existence. Laima works collaboratively with clients to address their unique concerns, helping them discover insight, resilience, and emotional well-being.
For Laima, therapy is a process of discovery and empowerment, where clients can explore their inner depths and find the strength to embrace their complexities and overcome life’s uncertainties.
Client Testimonials
“If you are looking for a therapist committed to providing high caliber services, you are in the right place!”
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“This is an amazing group of clinicians. I was immediately connected with a therapist who turned out to be exactly what I needed.”
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“I'm really impressed with this group of therapists. I resonate with their philosophy and mission. Great service, good professionalism. Five stars easily! ”
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I’ve worked with a few therapists in the past, but Laima’s depth of understanding and ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space is unparalleled. She helped me work through long-standing emotional distress and internal conflicts that I had carried for years. Laima's approach has allowed me to gain clarity on my identity and better manage the stresses of daily life. I’m more resilient and self-aware now, and I’m finally starting to feel like I’m truly healing!
I cannot thank Laima enough for the transformation I’ve experienced under her care. She helped me confront deep-seated issues related to my identity and relationships, issues I had avoided for years. Her psychoanalytic methods helped me access and understand the unconscious patterns that were holding me back, and through our work, I’ve gained incredible clarity and emotional freedom. I now have a better sense of who I am, what I need, and how to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience. I’m forever grateful for her support!
I had always felt like I was living in two worlds—my cultural background and the one I was expected to conform to in my career and social life. This created a lot of internal conflict and feelings of not being enough. Laima’s perspectives were exactly what I needed. She helped me untangle these cultural tensions and offered a safe space to process my emotions without judgment. Thanks to her, I now feel empowered to navigate my identity with more confidence and authenticity, both in my personal life and at work.
