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Couples Therapy in Oak Hill
Couples therapy offers a framework to assess problems each partner brings into the partnership — rooted in separate histories and families of origin — so interactions can be chosen more consciously.
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Psychoanalytic couples therapy offers a contractual framework that allows a couple to assess the problems each partner has brought into the partnership. These are rooted in each partner's separate histories, especially in families of origin — patterns often explored individually through psychodynamic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.
Past relationships internalized by each partner are carried into the partnership. In couples therapy, dysfunctional interactions between partners can be understood better. Improved understanding can lead to more consciously chosen interactions.
Couples sessions are usually 60 minutes each and may include evaluation of relationship histories, analysis of relationship patterns, stopping unproductive interactions, and learning healthier ways to interact.
These are the kinds of feelings couples often bring into the room.
Understanding history so interactions can change.
Meet Paul Morris, LCSW
Paul Morris
M.A., M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W.
30+ years in practice
I am Paul Morris, LCSW. For more than thirty years and roughly 25,000 sessions, I have helped adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, grief, and major life transitions.
“Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on understanding the here-and-now appearance of patterns learned in the past.”
I trained in psychoanalysis at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute and practice in Nashville. Sessions are available in person and online via FaceTime, Zoom, or telephone — arrangements agreed in advance.
The development of self-awareness has interested me since college. I trained in religious studies, then social work, and finally psychoanalysis — and established a professional practice in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Psychoanalytic trainingSt. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute
- Certified Practitioner in Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama
- M.A., M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W.
- FacultySt. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute
- In practice for 30+ years (~25,000 sessions)
- Member, American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA)
- Education Committee, Nashville Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Tennessee
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic couples therapy — helping with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, grief, childhood patterns, family-of-origin issues, and major life transitions.
Adults — often educated or working in professional settings, many with families — frequently seeking therapy during transitions such as new work, raising children, loss, or adjusting to new roles, or seeking to learn better ways to cope with difficult or even traumatic experiences. Couples and parents are welcome. You do not need a diagnosis or crisis to begin.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic couples therapy.
Years of Experience
Dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being
Sessions Completed
Every session is rooted in care, empathy, and expertise, ensuring a safe space for growth and transformation
Frequently Asked Questions
Other things I help with
Couples therapy often relates to individual insight work. Explore related services below.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Individuals
Understand how patterns learned in the past show up in the present — especially when emotional discomfort interferes with work and intimate relationships.
Psychoanalysis
A deeper, more immersive treatment — typically 3–4 sessions per week — for insight into character, resistance, and lasting patterns.
Who This Service Is For
Couples therapy can help partners experiencing conflict, communication difficulties, major life changes, or a wish to repair trust and closeness. It is also a place to understand how each person’s history — including family of origin — shapes what happens between you.
Sessions offer a structured setting to notice unproductive patterns and begin choosing healthier ways of relating, without rushing either partner.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Faculty, St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute
I am an out-of-network provider. Superbills are available for clients who wish to seek reimbursement through their insurance plan.
Continue exploring
Life transitions often bring people to this work. You can also review common questions or reach out when you are ready.