What Is Psychoanalysis, And Would It Help Me?

When a person comes to see a psychoanalyst, they are in some form of pain. They feel sad, grief, worry, anger, unable to find sense or meaning in life, creativity, success. They feel unable to organize themselves, to find love, sex, friendships, and more.

More often, it is difficult to even put these thoughts together. They are in a rut and just can’t seem to find a way out.

Psychoanalysis is about helping a person find a way out of that rut. Sometimes a path quickly becomes clear. Sometimes...