Cécile

Dr Cécile Gouffrant

Psychoanalyst

“A psychoanalyst, and psychoanalytical supervisor, who will always accompany you, respectfully and all the way on the path to lasting changes”

About Me

A psychoanalyst provides a consistent, respectful presence, accompanying you fully on your unique path. They help individuals explore deep-seated patterns for lasting change. Through careful, sustained attention, sessions create space to understand what truly shapes your experience. This approach suits those seeking profound self-discovery and enduring shifts, rather than quick solutions. The journey is always collaborative, aiming for a deep and transformative understanding of your inner world.

Approach

You'll notice sessions paced to your rhythm, held with a steady, respectful presence that supports sustained growth. I work in Philadelphia and online, offering care in English, French or Spanish so language or relocation stressors can be part of the work itself. In-session we attend closely to recurring patterns, traces of loss or trauma, and the small choices that steer your life; between sessions I invite curious reflection that deepens insight without rushing. This way suits people seeking thoughtful, durable understanding and change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalyst

    A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychoanalysis

Qualifications

California Institute of Integral Studies

Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis

Service Areas

My Practice

In-person & Online

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

United States