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psychoanalysis

[sahy-koh-uh-nal-uh-sis] / ˌsaɪ koʊ əˈnæl ə sɪs /
NOUN
psychotherapy
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Psychoanalysis, Mr. Phillips suggests, can support this pragmatist approach by helping us navigate that retelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Psychoanalysis focuses on the contrasting approach of hunting down and exploring the meaning of any thoughts a person might have pushed to the back of their mind.

From Scientific American • Sep. 20, 2023

Psychoanalysis is about exploring unconscious motivations behind thoughts or actions.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

Orna Guralnik, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, adjunct professor at NYU Postdoc Program in Psychoanalysis and the therapist on the documentary series, “Couples Therapy,” on Showtime.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

Psychoanalysis showed up the difference in his brain structure—that apparently accounts for the poor efficiency our screens are showing.

From A Gift For Terra by Holden, Fox B.



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