MANUELA MENENDEZ, PSY.D. PSYCHOANALYST & LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MIAMI, FLORIDA
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The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) defines a psychoanalyst as a mental health professional who has fulfilled an intensive training regimen in psychoanalysis, earning certification from an APsaA-affiliated institute.

This comprehensive training program, which spans several years, is a synthesis of personal analysis, academic coursework, and mentored clinical practice. Its primary objective is to equip the prospective psychoanalyst with the requisite skills to deliver efficacious psychoanalytic treatment.

Psychoanalysis is a distinct subset of psychotherapy that underscores the role of unconscious mental processes and formative childhood experiences in the molding of an individual's personality and behavior. Psychoanalysts employ a range of techniques to facilitate patient exploration and understanding of their subconscious thoughts and emotions. This endeavor can be complex and necessitates a nurturing, trusting therapeutic relationship between the patient and therapist.

Of paramount importance is the recognition that psychoanalysis is not interchangeable with other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral or humanistic therapy. Rather, it represents a specialized mode of treatment, demanding an elevated degree of training and expertise.
Sources:
  1. https://www.apsa.org/training-psychoanalysis
  2. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-psychoanalysis-2795249




Dr. Menendez is a psychoanalyst. Please watch the video below from APSAA to gain a further understanding of psychoanalysis.
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  • Welcome
  • Dr. Manuela Menendez
  • Experience & Training
  • Know Yourself- Blog by Dr. M
  • Current Positions
  • Insurance
  • Get In Touch
  • Location of the Office
  • Confidentiality
  • A Licensed Psychologist?
  • What is psychotherapy?
  • Psychoanalysis?
  • What can psychotherapy treat?
  • What do sessions consist of?
  • How to prepare for first session