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Psychoanalysis

Verb / ˌsaɪkəʊʌˈnælʌsʌs / / ˌsaɪkəʊʌˈnælɪsɪs / Another word for psychoanalysis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Psychoanalysis is a method of treating mental illness and helping people understand their thoughts and feelings.

Synonyms & similar words

depthpsychology analysis therapy analysis counseling treatment psychiatry psychology psychotherapy

Example sentences

  1. My mom went to psychoanalysis to help her deal with her anxiety.
  2. The therapist used psychoanalysis to help the patient understand their behavior.
  3. After going to psychoanalysis, he was able to understand why he felt depressed.
  4. Psychoanalysis helped her cope with the trauma of losing her pet.
  5. The patient felt better after attending psychoanalysis sessions twice a week.

Quotes

  • The goal of psychoanalysis is to give people a better understanding of their own minds.
  • In psychoanalysis, nothing is left to chance or forgotten.
  • Psychoanalysis is not a theory of the personality; it is a theory of the mind.

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