Psychoanalyst

  • Role

Psychoanalysts typically have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology or psychoanalysis, and they must complete a rigorous training program that includes their own psychoanalysis.

Psychoanalysts work with a variety of clients, including adults, children, and families. They may work in private practice, hospitals, clinics, or schools.

Psychoanalysts must be able to maintain objectivity and neutrality, while also being compassionate and understanding. They must also be able to handle difficult emotions and situations.


Name

Psychoanalyst

Description

Mental health professional who specializes in psychoanalysis, a type of in-depth talk therapy that aims to root out psychological problems rooted underneath a person's conscious actions. Psychoanalysts believe that the unconscious mind plays a major role in human behavior, and they use a variety of techniques to help patients gain access to and understand their unconscious thoughts, feelings, and memories.

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