Psychoanalyst is the professional who follows the theoretical line of psychoanalysis, a method developed by Sigmund Freud which deals with psychic disturbances from the investigation of the unconscious.
This professional has the function of balancing and clarifying the patient's relationship with his inner “I”, his internal questions and the problems of the world.
For this, the psychoanalyst is based on the studies of psychoanalysis, where Freud seeks self-knowledge, in order to be able to answer and deal with the questions of the world around him from there.
The method used in psychoanalysis is the interpretation of transference and resistance with the analysis of free association. The patient, when analyzed in a relaxed posture, is encouraged to say everything that comes to mind, such as dreams, hopes, desires, fantasies and experiences in the first years of life.
Usually, the search for this professional comes from people who question human behavior through social pressures, whether in personal relationships or in the work environment.
These people seek to understand themselves better in order to have a better understanding to deal with the frustrations and anxieties of the world.
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Difference between psychoanalyst, psychologist and psychiatrist
It is quite common for people to confuse the meanings of terms related to psychology, psychoanalysis and psychiatry, especially with regard to what each professional in these areas perform.
O psychiatrist, for example, is a professional in the field of medicine, who after his training, opted for a specialization in psychiatry.
already the psychologist it is the professional who has a degree in Psychology, a science that studies mental processes and human behavior. In addition, the psychologist can work in several areas.
It's the psychoanalyst is a professional who has a background in psychoanalysis, however, he can have any other academic background that is not related to Psychology, for example. This professional uses the therapeutic method of psychoanalysis, which consists of interpreting the unconscious contents of a person's words, actions and imaginary productions.
See also the meaning of psychology.
