Psychodynamic Therapy

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Psychodynamic therapy is a type of depth psychology known also as insight-oriented therapy. It zeroes on unconscious processes that are manifested in a person’s persona and behavior. The main motive of this therapy is to obtain the unconscious content from the psyche of a client to alleviate psychic tensions. More than other forms of depth psychology it depends on the interpersonal relationship between therapists and clients. In short, this approach enables the client to understand unresolved symptoms and conflicts that arise from past dysfunctional relationships and how these may manifest in the form of need and desire to abuse substances. This form of therapy lets the therapist work with ease on clients with weekly or bi-weekly sessions.