Mario recently started seeing a therapist. At the start of each session, Mario lies down and starts talking about anything that comes to mind. He often rambles, and he sometimes thinks that the things he describes seem trivial or silly, but his therapist encourages him to say whatever comes into his mind. This therapeutic technique is common among therapists who use a _____ approach to therapy.

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This description matches the psychoanalytic approach to therapy, particularly the technique known as "free association," where clients are encouraged to verbalize thoughts as they occur, without censorship or filtering. This technique was developed by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis.

Mario Recently Started Seeing a Therapist