Therapy v Analysis

[Doc Brown]

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I've been wanting to enter therapy for some time now and find myself finally in a financial situation to be able to do so.

To start off, I'm reasonably certain that I don't have clinical depression or anxiety.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of regular therapy (psychodynamic, I suppose because I don't really have a specific problem that CBT could solve) versus analysis.

What kind of patients would benefit from either?
Most importantly, how does one go about finding one that will fit you (I recently relocated to a large city)
And I suppose there's the loaded question about MD/DO v Ph.D v Psy. D v MSW v Dr. Phil.

Thanks

 

[LM02]

I've been wanting to enter therapy for some time now and find myself finally in a financial situation to be able to do so.

To start off, I'm reasonably certain that I don't have clinical depression or anxiety.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of regular therapy (psychodynamic, I suppose because I don't really have a specific problem that CBT could solve) versus analysis.

What kind of patients would benefit from either?
Most importantly, how does one go about finding one that will fit you (I recently relocated to a large city)
And I suppose there's the loaded question about MD/DO v Ph.D v Psy. D v MSW v Dr. Phil.

Thanks

As we're not supposed to provide professional advice online, I don't think I can try to directly answer your question.

However, I did want to address one general point - CBT can be great for general "life transition" issues. It doesn't need to be for a specific Axis I/II disorder. I have treated many high functioning, relatively asymptomatic people with CBT, and have found it to be a very positive experience for both myself and my patients. At least, that's what they tell me anyway! 😉

 

[Moki]

Take a look at the following book: The Other Side of the Couch: The Healing Bond in Psychiatry by Gail Albert.

It should help you distinguish between CBT and psychoanalysis. It may also aid you in finding the right person to work with. Keep in mind that it might take you a few incorrect fits to know what will work best for you and your situation, including "MD/DO v Ph.D v Psy. D v MSW v Dr. Phil."

Btw, these services will more than likely be covered by insurance.

Best of luck.