About The Ithaca Practice
Dylan Schouppe
Psychotherapist, FounderDylan launched The Ithaca Practice grounded in an unconventional philosophy: that suffering is inevitable, but that we can learn to suffer with meaning and resilience. Rather than promise to eliminate pain, Dylan helps clients develop a healthier relationship with life’s inherent difficulties, such as grief, uncertainty, and disappointment.
Dylan boasts experiences across inpatient, community, and residential settings. He’s worked with a range of individuals, from those navigating anxiety and depression to those battling the worst traumas and existential matters. His approach draws from CBT and psychodynamic traditions, helping clients move from fighting against their struggles to facing them with curiosity and courage. Dylan is also EMDR-trained and cross-culturally minded.
Why ‘Ithaca Practice’?
“We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
‘The Ithaca Practice’ refers the kingdom of Ithaca to which the protagonist of Tennyson’s Ulysses returns after his travels. This oft-quoted poem captures the psychodynamic journey perfectly, as its literary without being pretentious, evokes the heroic journey of self-discovery, and resonates with people who value depth and meaning. Ithaca is the home to which we return after completing the journey, which can be both intimidating and comforting. This further highlights the complexities and ironies in both the poem and the journey of psychotherapy.