6 Ways Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Can Help You

Would you want to work with just any therapist, or would you rather work with one who could be more effective than his or her peers?

Recent research has shown therapists in the psychoanalytic tradition can be more effective with their clients because their goal is not just symptom relief but to find the underlying causes of what is hurting you.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy has been developing for more than 100 years. Sigmund Freud, a pioneer in the field, has a bad reputation in some circles because of his emphasis on sexual fantasies. While his theories were not completely correct, he is acknowledged for making revolutionary advancements in the field.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy and analysis have a proven track record. Studies have shown its effectiveness for relieving emotional pain, increasing self-awareness, and creating a more stable satisfying life.

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