Dr. Karin Lawson

09/29/2025

I love examples of famous psychoanalysts that demonstrate humility, humanity and playfulness. Winnicott is one of those theorists and clinicians. Who are some other standout analysts that bring those qualities to mind?

08/28/2025

Something no one teaches us growing up: Closure isn't something another person gives you 💔

I see this in my therapy office often. People waiting for their ex to explain why they left, hoping their parents will acknowledge the hurt they caused, wanting an apology that may never come.

*Closure is something you decide to give yourself.*

It's not the perfect explanation or heartfelt apology. It's the moment you stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to move forward. Waiting for clarity from someone who hurt you is just another way of staying stuck.

What are you waiting for someone else to give you that you could give yourself instead? Share in the comments.

07/19/2025

A beautiful and wrenching description of the work.

07/09/2025

For those of you interested in the contemporary psychoanalytic training program that I did in NYC these last four years, is having an informational session via Zoom coming up. Link is in my profile! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

06/22/2025

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Excited to share that I’ve officially earned my certification as a psychoanalyst from the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) through their rigorous National Training Program in NYC! The past four years have been a profound journey—immersed in dense weekend seminars, close readings ...

06/09/2025

Announcement:

After four years of dedication—countless trips between South Florida and New York City, rigorous clinical supervision, deep personal psychoanalysis, a 25-page paper, endless readings, and the incredible honor of being chosen by my National Training Program 2025 class at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) to deliver the graduation speech—I am thrilled to share that I am no longer a psychoanalytic candidate…

I am now a psychoanalyst.

This journey has been transformative, both professionally and personally, and I am deeply grateful to my teachers, colleagues, patients, mentors and friends who have been a part of this time in my life. I enthusiastically look forward to continuing this work with even greater depth, curiosity, and commitment.

08/23/2024

08/11/2024

Love and support is priceless.

07/15/2024