Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is similar to psychoanalytic therapy in that it is an in-depth form of talk therapy based on the theories and principles of psychoanalysis. Psychodynamic therapy, however, is less focused on the patient-therapist relationship as it is equally focused on the patient’s relationship with their external world.

When It’s Used

Psychodynamic therapy is primarily used to treat depression and other serious psychological disorders, especially in those who have lost meaning in their lives and have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships. Studies have found that other effective applications of psychodynamic therapy include addiction, social anxiety disorder, and eating disorders.