Professional Writing & Publications
Dr. Thomas Lindquist is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pittsburgh and Carnegie, PA. In addition to clinical practice, he has contributed professional writing on psychodynamic theory, clinical development, and contemporary therapeutic practice for national platforms.
Articles for Time2Track
Psychodynamic Therapy 101: An Introduction
Originally published on Time2Track (August, 2021)
In this introductory article, I provide an overview of psychodynamic therapy and its relevance in contemporary clinical practice. The piece explores the foundational principles of psychodynamic work, including the role of unconscious processes, early relational experiences, and recurring emotional patterns that shape present-day functioning.
The article clarifies common misconceptions about psychodynamic therapy, highlighting that modern psychodynamic treatment is active, collaborative, and grounded in both research and clinical depth. It also discusses how insight into longstanding themes can support meaningful and lasting psychological change.
This introduction is intended for students, trainees, and clinicians seeking a clearer understanding of how psychodynamic theory translates into real-world therapeutic work.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 102: Questions to Guide Case Conceptualization and Intervention
Originally published Time2Track (May, 2022)
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a contemporary, evidence-informed approach that moves beyond symptom reduction to explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns shaping a person’s life. In this article, I outline the core principles of psychodynamic work, including the role of unconscious processes, early relational experiences, and recurring interpersonal themes that influence present-day functioning.
The piece also addresses common misconceptions about psychodynamic therapy, emphasizing that modern treatment is active, collaborative, and grounded in both research and clinical experience. By attending to longstanding emotional patterns and the therapeutic relationship itself, psychodynamic therapy fosters meaningful insight and lasting psychological change.
This introduction is intended for students, trainees, and clinicians seeking a clearer understanding of how psychodynamic theory translates into real-world therapeutic practice.
Dr. Lindquist provides depth-oriented therapy for adults in Pittsburgh and Carnegie, PA, integrating psychodynamic and relational approaches in clinical practice.