Meet Amanda S. Kleinman, MD
Your Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist & Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Chicago, IL
Amanda S. Kleinman, MD, is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a private practice in Chicago, Illinois, located in the John Hancock Center. Specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP), Dr. Kleinman takes a thorough and holistic approach to care.
Dr. Kleinman has expertise addressing emotional difficulties such as persistent depression, recurrent anxiety, chronic emptiness, problems with emotional regulation, complex trauma, recurrent workplace difficulty, and chronic relationship issues. Additionally, she has specialized training to help people with borderline and narcissistic personality styles.
Comprehensive care, one convenient location
Transference Focused Psychotherapy
TFP is an exploratory psychodynamic psychotherapy with a strong evidence base (Clarkin, 2007). It is a modern descendent of psychoanalysis with theoretical roots in Object Relations and Attachment theory. It draws on the work of Sigmund Freud, Melanie Klein, John Bowlby, DW Winnicott, and many others.
How does TFP work?
TFP helps patients develop greater confidence, resilience and satisfaction in their lives by helping them to explore:
✔︎ Sense of self and one’s internal identity, personal values and goals for the future
✔︎ Relationship difficulties and confusing patterns of interacting with others
✔︎ Origins and meanings of recurrent symptoms like depression, anxiety, or frustration
Erin P.
Dr Kleinman has been part of my life for 9 years. I have learned more about myself from her over this time than in the previous 40-odd years. She asks shrewd questions, makes keen observations and is adept at identifying the rigid thought patterns that in the past have caused me to keep wandering into bad situations. She has helped me to put past trauma into perspective and break out of patterns of behavior that were working against me.Anna G.
Dr. Kleinman has helped me transform my life. She is caring and compassionate but she will hold you accountable and challenge you! I am so grateful for her.Luis M.
Dr. Kleinman is patient and skilled at what she does. I highly recommend her.Schedule A Visit
-
875 N Michigan Ave, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60611 - (773) 220-6555
- amandakleinmanmd@gmail.com
-
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday: Closed