Psychodynamic therapy developed from psychoanalysis, a long-term approach to mental health treatment.
In psychoanalysis, you can expect to talk about anything on your mind to uncover patterns in thoughts or behavior that might be contributing to distress. It's also common to talk about your childhood and past, along with recurring dreams or fantasies you might have.
How it works
In psychodynamic therapy, you'll work with a therapist to explore the connection between your unconscious mind and your actions. This involves examining your emotions, relationships, and thought patterns.
Psychodynamic therapy can be a longer-term approach to mental health treatment, compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other types of therapy. Traditional is an intensive form of treatment that people can go to for years.
suggests many people continue to improve, even after they complete psychodynamic therapy
is a focused, action-oriented approach to mental health treatment.
According to behavioral theory, certain behaviors develop from things you learned in your past. Some of these behaviors might affect your life negatively or cause distress.
Behavioral therapy can help you change your behavioral responses..
