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What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?

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What may sound like a bit of a tongue twister is actually a very simple and effective psychotherapy method that uses the theories and practices of analytical psychology.  It is also sometimes referred as psychodynamic therapy.

These practices allow patients to understand and acknowledge their problems by making them more aware of their inner mind workings and how it relates to their relationships and other important mental factors. This psychotherapy is also sometimes referred to as “talk therapy” because the nature of the treatment is to talk and discuss the issues at hand.

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A Brief Overview of the Different Types of Therapy

The popularized picture of therapy is that of a therapist sitting in a chair taking notes while their patient lays on a couch discussing their thoughts and feelings. While some forms of treatment do integrate this type of approach to help patients, there are many different therapy types to meet the needs of individual patients. In this article, we’ll present a quick overview of the types of therapy commonly available today. Read more

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How to Talk to a Therapist about Depression

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Are you trying to find someone to talk to?

That can be tough.

We live in a busy world today. Everyone seems to be rushing about.

When you do get someone to stop for a moment to listen, however, sometimes they don’t want to hear your concerns.

  • They might not understand exactly what you’re trying to tell them, or what your concerns are.
  • Other times they don’t know how to react.
  • Many times you get a few head nods, an “I know how you feel,” and nothing more.

That can be frustrating.

When you visit a therapist, however, you’re talking with someone that wants to listen and is trained to understand your concerns.

Still, opening up can be hard. Let’s go over a few ways about how to talk to a therapist about depression.

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16 Myths about Men and Psychotherapy

Myth #1. Men are not equipped emotionally for therapy.

Quite the contrary…once given the tools and permission they need, men demonstrate a huge emotional capacity and excel in therapy.  I am continuously amazed at how adept men are in addressing emotions with just a little prompting.  A little goes a long way.

Myth #2. Men don’t want therapy.

Men want emotional outlets and therapy is one of them.  It is safe, confidential, and easy to settle into.  Men have such few venues that are free of judgment in which to express themselves.  Oftentimes, they attempt to squeeze in extra sessions when possible.

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