Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals to practice the provision of psychoanalytic counseling to individuals and groups based on the psychodynamic principles evolved from authorities such as Freud, Adler, and Jung. Includes instruction in self-analysis, personality theory, dream analysis, free association and transference theory and techniques, psychodynamic theory, developmental processes, applications to specific clinical conditions, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

Career Opportunities

Clinical Psychologists

Nicole Prause from
Dr. Supriya Blair, PsyD from Dr. Blair Psychology
Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht. from
Louis R. Franzini, Ph.D from Independent Practice of Psychology
Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen from A San Diego-based community health center
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diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
$89290
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

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