Psychoanalytic theory, the theory that guides psychoanalysis, was first developed by Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic treatment method founded in the study of the unconscious mind. Freud believed that people could be cured of any number of mental health issues by making conscious their unconscious thoughts and motivations, which provides insights into the root of the issue. The goal of is to release pent-up or repressed emotions and memories to lead the client to catharsis, or healing. Traditionally, psychoanalysis sessions will occur 4–5 times a week, with clients lying on a couch, and the therapist (or analyst) often sitting just behind and out of sight. The client will express their thoughts, dreams and fantasies, which the analyst will examine to help the client gain powerful insights. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s psychoanalytic experts today.
This approach explore how the unconscious mind influences your thoughts, behaviors and feelings. I believe Anxiety and depressive symptoms are manifestations of deeper challenges that we will uncover together.
— Fatemah Dhirani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NYLet me help you untangle some of what is going through your mind, and help you find hidden meanings and thought patterns to your awareness and reframe them.
— Caroline Motley, Clinical Social WorkerBy "psychoanalytic therapy," I mean that my work is influenced by Contemporary Relational Psychoanalysis. Unfortunately, psychoanalysis has picked up somewhat of a negative reputation along the way! While I agree that many psychoanalytic concepts feel dated and don't speak to many of us, there are also many valuable ideas that are very helpful. For example, psychoanalysis has great respect for the idea that our past has an impact on our present and on our future, even though we may not remember the exact details. It also gives us tools for thinking about how our minds take in information and how we make use of it.
— Marla Cass, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Based in San Mateo, CAI am trained in Modern Analysis. I will help you put words to your thoughts, feelings and urges.
— Melissa Barbash, Counselor in Denver, COI have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology, with many advanced trainings in Jungian Therapy, known also as Analytical Psychology or Depth Psychology. These include Certification in Jungian Studies, and ongoing Sandplay Training from the C. G. Jung Institute. I attend weekly educational seminars in psychoanalytic counseling with Jungian Analysts in the international and local communities.
— Rebecca Spear, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pasadena, CAI approach therapy through a Contemporary Psychoanalytic Lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences influence current relationships. As we form a relationship, I have found individuals develop stronger insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of self, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.
— Jon Soileau, Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas City, MOWe approach therapy through a contemporary psychoanalytic lens to understand what is being communicated through one's behaviors and understand how past experiences are influencing current relationships. As we form our relationships we have found that individuals develop deeper insight, aiding with a deeper understanding of themselves, and experiencing more lasting and sustainable relief.
— Jon Soileau, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kansas City, MOCarefully listening to the conflicts and desires hidden within your story, through which we can establish new ways for you to live and thrive.
— David Brown, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CAMy style is warm & authentic. I take a non-directive stance, meaning that it’s important for me to allow enough space for different aspects of your internal experience to emerge. I will share my thoughts with you, especially when something feels important, but I won’t tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. Our sessions will instead open up a reflective space where we have the freedom & spontaneity to play with different perspectives & think together in ways that feel generative.
— Kathleen "Kade" Flach, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Campbell, CAI have a PsyD degree and am a licensed psychoanalyst.
— Sally Stephens, Clinical Psychologist in Pasadena, CAAfter graduate school, I completed two years of advanced clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis in 2015. Prior to that, I participated in the fellowship program with the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute (2010-2011) and the fellowship program with the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis (2011-2013).
— Sara Todd, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Madison, WIInformed by psychoanalytic theory, I help clients come to understand what unconscious processes drive their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you find that you keep repeating the same unwanted behaviors or feel stuck in patterns of relating to yourself and others, this modality might be right for you!
— Amy Rager, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Indianapolis, INWhy psychodynamic/analytic therapy? The here and now psychotherapy relationship opens a stunning window into past, present, and future; into the deep wisdom of the unconscious; and into a creative flexibility that brings more and more wholesomeness, freedom, intimacy, and flourishing of the soul. I have doctoral and postdoctoral training in various contemporary analytic approaches, and I practice from a liberatory, feminist, relational stance.
— Aleisa Myles, Psychologist in Media, PAPsychoanalytic therapy focuses on understanding your are formed by both your past, and your unconscious processes. This type of therapy puts the patient at the center, and focuses on empathic atunement and listening. Through understanding who we are and how we got here, we can better understand the issues that plague us in our everyday lives. And we can learn to mourn the losses of the past and move forward, choosing a better future.
— James Nole, Counselor in Seattle, WAUnder this umbrella falls many theories and approaches such as : object relations and modern psychoanalysis. Object relations is in a nutshell you relate to others including partners how your caregiver related to you. We all strive for perfection but it is really about being "good enough". Modern psychoanalysis is focusing on protecting from self attacks and self-sabotage. (cue Bestie Boys music). The therapist job is to have the client "say everything."
— Alicia Walker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montclair, NJ