What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Experienced clinical psychologist Dr. David Steinbok has been treating patients at his private practice in Boca Raton, Florida since 2011. Individuals, couples, and families are all welcome for treatment, and he addresses everything from anxiety to relationship issues. Among other methods, Dr. David Steinbok uses a form of treatment known as psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Psychoanalytic or psychodynamic psychotherapy is defined by the American Psychoanalytic Association as a form of clinical practice that relies on psychoanalytic theories and principles as a basis for treatment. Often considered less intense than psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy focuses on increasing an understanding of the self and helping to identify underlying emotional issues or conflicts.
Most therapists focus on unconscious thoughts or feelings related to the problem at hand and the relationship between the patient and therapist. This often helps patients to understand the basis of emotional conflict, self-esteem issues, and any defensive attitudes or actions they may be experiencing. Current research has thoroughly documented the efficacy of this form of treatment, and most experts agree that psychoanalytic psychotherapy can deliver curative therapeutic outcomes.
