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Psychoanalysis is a type of talk therapy that deals with both the conscious mind and unconscious mind, which is thought to influence your emotional and mental health. Psychoanalysis is rooted in the teachings of Sigmund Freud, which emphasized the idea that your social, behavioral, and emotional issues can be relieved by bringing your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and desires to the surface and dealing with them.

If you are finding it difficult to cope with everyday life or are on a journey to self improvement, psychoanalysis can help a great deal. Whether you are located in downtown San Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Psychoanalysis Therapy Benefits

Some people may be unsure about psychoanalysis, especially if they are only familiar with their conscious mind. When led by a quality therapist, psychoanalysis therapy sessions allow you to get to know yourself on a deeper level and understand more about the origins of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

As repressed memories and unconscious thoughts are identified through psychoanalysis, your psychoanalysis therapist will use tailored techniques to help resolve them.

People report the following benefits from working with a psychoanalysis therapist:

  • A reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Relief from fears and phobias.
  • An increased sense of self-worth.
  • The ability to manage relationships more effectively.
  • Lasting healing from trauma.
  • New self-awareness and self-understanding.
  • A better overall quality of life.

Psychoanalysis is one of many types of therapy. If you’d like to learn more about your options, check out this article: How do I know what type of therapy is best for me?

Seek Treatment Via Psychoanalysis Therapy Today!

Psychoanalysis therapy comes with some outstanding benefits, and the sooner you begin, the sooner you could see improvements in your life. Mental Health Match can help you get started by matching you with a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing psychoanalytic experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Lisa Jamar
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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.


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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy to examine how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. These two approaches together look at how the past and present are causing us pain or dissatisfaction in our lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
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Gabriel Ruiz
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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.


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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.

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I use various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), relational, attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, person-centered approaches, and social justice.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Justice
  • Stress
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Sarah Finch
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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

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I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Allison Young
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Throughout our journey together, you will develop skills to navigate complex emotions and deepen your self-awareness, leading to an improvement in your emotional well-being and the quality of your relationships.


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Throughout our journey together, you will develop skills to navigate complex emotions and deepen your self-awareness, leading to an improvement in your emotional well-being and the quality of your relationships.

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My priority as a therapist is understanding your emotional experiences and challenges and ensuring that you get exactly what you want out of therapy. I am dedicated to creating a space where each person can feel genuinely understood and supported.

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  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Anxiety
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Iain Jasko
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Establish a safe, trusting therapeutic alliance as the basis of our work together. From there, we can co-create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals and with deep consideration of your history and identities.


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Establish a safe, trusting therapeutic alliance as the basis of our work together. From there, we can co-create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals and with deep consideration of your history and identities.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a client-centered, relational approach that is ultimately tailored to each client. I aim to be culturally aware and trauma-informed in all interactions with clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Queer
  • Transgender
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