Through talk therapy, one can explore themselves, both mind and body, and their relationships introspectively to better understand causation of patterns of behavior, self-defeating attitudes, the influence of stressors, and personal growth. Some patients are not satisfied with symptom remission through medical treatment and seek ongoing therapy to understand themselves and their lives better. Additionally, one can further their desire for contentment, peace, satisfaction, and more. This mode of therapy best addresses one’s self and world narrative as well as the construction of both individual and collective meaning.

There are different types of psychotherapy:

• Supportive Psychotherapy
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy

An average cycle of treatment is 1-2 times a week for 1-2 years. This type of therapy uses the traditional sitting upright approach

Psychotherapy can help with stresses and/or conflicts:

• Address interpersonal and self conflicts
• Relieve anxiety and stress
• Cope with major life changes
• Manage unhealthy reactions
• Recover from physical or sexual abuse
• Sleep Hygiene

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a type of talk therapy that aims to explore beneath the surface, the unconscious drives for our emotions and behavior.  It is a treatment based on the theory that our present is shaped by our past. We are often unaware of how experiences can affect us. Painful feelings can remain in the unconscious mind and influence our current mood and behavior and contribute to problems with self-esteem, personality, relationships and work.

Psychoanalysis helps a person take control of these influences by tracing them back to their origins and understanding how they have developed over time. This awareness offers the person the opportunity to deal constructively with the way these influences affect their current life.

The frequency of treatment is 3-5 days a week and can last from a few years to 5 or 6 years on average. This type of therapy uses a lying sofa to foster the goals of treatment.