Stefano Massa

My psychoanalytic practice centers on the profound individuation of the psyche, as Jung illuminated: confronting the "shadow"—those repressed, unknown forces that govern our inner turmoil. Together, we meticulously dissect archetypal symbols emerging from the unconscious—through rigorous dream analysis, fleeting visions, or synchronicities—tracing their inextricable links to the deep-seated "complexes" that affect our lives. During our sessions I use association tests to excavate the historical origins of these complexes, revealing patterns of trauma, dissociation, and emotional dysregulation with clinical precision. Certified in EMDR psychotherapy, I deploy this evidence-based protocol to dismantle symptoms of DSM-diagnosed PTSD, severe anxiety, and complex trauma stemming from harrowing experiences. Bilateral stimulation reprograms maladaptive neural pathways, delivering rapid symptom relief where traditional therapies falter—studies confirm 80-90% remission rates in 8-12 sessions, accelerating healing that once spanned years. Just as the body mends physical wounds, EMDR empowers the mind to reconsolidate and resolve psychological scars, restoring wholeness.

2010 - ATANOR Jungian Institute, Scoppito, Psychologist, L'Aquila 2011/2012 - Psychiatric Hospital San Salvatore, Psychologist, L'Aquila 2016/2017 - Social working "Casa del capitano ultimo", Forensic Psychologist 2017 Volunteering - Children with disabilities - Garden therapy 2023-2024 - American Medical Center, Landstuhl - Clinical Psychologist, Head of Department 2018 - Now - Licenced Psychologist and EMDR Psychotherapist

Member of Berufsverband Deutsche Psychologinnen und Psychologen BDP Member of EMDR Europe and EMDR Italy 10/2019 - EMDR Psychotherapy Level 2 (of 2) CRSP - EMDR Europe 01/2019 - EMDR Psychotherapy Level 1 (of 2) CRSP - EMDR Europe 07/2017 - MSc Forensic Psychology - I.N.Pe.F. - National Institute for Pedagogy - Rome 12/2012 - BSc Applied Psychology - University of L'Aquila