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Definition of Psychodynamic therapy
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Psychodynamic therapy: A type of psychotherapy that draws on psychoanalytic theory to help people understand the roots of emotional distress, often by exploring unconscious motives, needs, and defenses.