Additional Information
Psychoanalysis is a specialized and intensive form of therapy that may be the treatment of choice for persons seeking to modify painful or unsatisfying patterns of behavior and emotional experience. Psychoanalysis creates a specialized forum in which a person may examine their relationships, conflicts and barriers to change. Inasmuch as these maladaptive patterns are often longstanding and resistant to change, analysis typically involves 4 or 5 sessions per week, continuing over a period of time.
The Referral Service also offers psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The treatment requires fewer sessions per week but often is of a similar duration as psychoanalysis.
Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy are not appropriate for everyone, and not all applicants will be referred for treatment. There is a $30 fee for the evaluative consultation.
Looking for further information?
Applicants and referring colleagues are encouraged to call the LAISPS office at 310-440-0333 or email us at referral@laisps.org