Moirai Psychotherapy: Our Philosophy

At Moirai Psychotherapy, we believe each person carries a unique life thread woven from experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns. Our name honors the three sisters of Greek mythology—the Moirai—who spun, measured, and cut the threads of fate. Just as they shaped destiny, we view therapy as a collaborative craft: exploring the past, understanding the present, and co-creating a future aligned with your deepest values.

Greek Mythology Behind the Name

In ancient Greece, the Moirai were known as Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. Clotho spun the thread of life, symbolizing beginnings and creative potential. Lachesis measured the thread’s length, representing the unfolding journey and its meaning. Atropos cut the thread, marking endings and transitions.

These sisters remind us that while some aspects of our story feel preordained, the act of reflection and choice can transform how our narrative unfolds.

Connecting the Moirai with Psychodynamic Therapy

Our approach draws directly from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions, which invite you to examine the hidden strands of your inner world. We offer a balance of deep empathy, clinical insight, and proven interventions, ensuring your experience reflects both respect for your unique story and a commitment to transformative growth.

Respecting Your Individual Pace and Rhythm

We recognize that each person’s inner thread unspools at its own tempo.

We begin by co-designing session goals that honor where you are now, whether you seek exploration of early wounds or practical tools for daily life.
We adjust our interventions—whether reflective dialogue, movement exercises, or expressive arts—to match your comfort level and readiness.
Periodic check-ins keep therapy aligned with your evolving needs, ensuring we never rush discovery or overlook important shifts.

Illuminating Hidden Influences

Just as fate’s design can lie beneath the surface, unconscious dynamics guide many of our choices.

We use relational mapping to trace patterns from childhood attachments into present relationships, revealing recurring themes.
Somatic awareness exercises help you spot subtle bodily cues, such as tension, breath changes, and posture shifts, that may signal buried emotions.
Gentle interpretation and reflective questions invite you to piece together how past wounds and defenses shape your current narrative.

Supporting Meaningful Endings and New Beginnings

Transitions are moments of both loss and possibility.

We mark therapeutic milestones by acknowledging the hard work completed and setting intentions for what comes next.
Rituals such as writing compassionate letters to past selves or crafting symbolic art pieces help solidify endings.
Guided planning ensures the insights gained translate into daily practices, relationships, and goals that reflect your emerging story.