About THE UNTANGLED SELF:
As a clinical psychologist, couples therapist and psychoanalyst with a background in cognitive science, I believe that our identity is highly fragmented and that our introspective work is to untangle the pieces to form a coherent narrative of who we are and thus, to give meaning to our lives.
The relationship between our identity and mental health problems is significant and multifaceted, involving psychological, social, and neurobiological dimensions.
I've spent most of my life trying to figure out how to use the tools of psychology, psychoanalysis, and neuroscience to challenge widely held assumptions about personality, identity, motivation, free will, intelligence, empathy, and creativity.
In The Untangled Self, I share insights gleaned from my reading and my clinical practice, often inspired by the problems my patients bring to my attention.
With gratitude,
Rob Lefort
I welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions with other professionals, so feel free to contact me for a friendly chat:
