Psychodynamic, or Insightful therapy’s goal is to develop a person’s insight about how their past experiences influence their present functioning. Therapists encourage clients to speak freely and openly about what is on their minds and support them to identify unconscious patterns that have developed over time. By bringing to light these unconscious feelings, thoughts, and beliefs, clients can make shifts in their current behavior and relationships to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Treatment typically involves meeting weekly with a therapist for several months up to multiple years.