Psychodynamic Therapy

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The primary goal of psychodynamic psychotherapy is to uncover unconscious mental processes in the client to reduce internal tension caused by conflicts arising from stress or difficult emotional states. While the terms "psychoanalytic psychotherapy" and "psychodynamic psychotherapy" are often used interchangeably, there are distinctions: psychodynamic therapy, though rooted in psychoanalytic theory, typically involves shorter treatment courses than traditional psychoanalysis.

This approach emphasizes the interpersonal relationship between client and therapist, which must be built on trust. It adapts classical psychoanalysis to a less intensive format, usually with one to two sessions per week, similar to other therapeutic methods. Psychodynamic therapy is applied in individual, group, and family formats, as well as for treating adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and personality disorders.

Viktor Lytvynchuk