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  1. Psychoanalysis | Definition, Theory, & Therapy | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · Psychoanalysis, influential method of treating mental disorders, shaped by psychoanalytic theory, which emphasizes unconscious mental processes and is sometimes …

  2. Psychoanalysis - Wikipedia

    Psychoanalysis[i] is a set of theories and techniques of research to discover unconscious processes and their influence on conscious thought, emotion and behavior.

  3. Psychoanalytic Therapy: Definition, Techniques, and Efficacy

    Sep 22, 2025 · Psychoanalytic therapy is a form of talk therapy based on Sigmund Freud's theories of psychoanalysis. The approach explores how the unconscious mind influences your …

  4. Psychoanalysis: A History of Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

    Dec 18, 2025 · In this article, we’ll introduce the history of psychoanalytic theory, the basic tenets of the psychoanalytic model of the mind, and the clinical approach called psychoanalysis.

  5. Psychoanalysis: Freud's Psychoanalytic Approach to Therapy

    Jan 24, 2024 · Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach and theory, founded by Sigmund Freud, that seeks to explore the unconscious mind to uncover repressed feelings and interpret deep …

  6. Psychoanalysis - Psychology Today

    Psychoanalysis refers both to a theory of how the mind works and a treatment modality. In recent years, both have yielded to more research-driven approaches, but psychoanalysis is still a...

  7. Psychoanalysis: Definition & How It Works - Cleveland Clinic

    Oct 6, 2025 · Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalytic practice. He believed that bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into the conscious mind could help people learn more …

  8. Psychoanalytic Therapy: How It Differs from Other Therapies

    May 5, 2025 · Psychoanalysis is a deep, long-term therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud that explores the unconscious mind to uncover repressed thoughts, unresolved …

  9. Psychoanalytic Theory & Approaches – American Psychoanalytic

    Whatever theoretical perspective a psychoanalyst employs, the fundamentals of psychoanalysis are always present—an understanding of transference, an interest in the unconscious, and the …

  10. Psychoanalysis: Freud, Therapy, and More - WebMD

    May 8, 2025 · Psychoanalysis revolves around the belief you have unconscious thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories that affect how you behave and see the world. It's a type of …