According to psychodynamic therapy, psychological problems arise from:

Intrapsychic conflicts

What is the cause, which has led to the problem?

Psychodynamic therapy holds the belief that psychological problems stem from intrapsychic conflicts within an individual's psyche. These conflicts refer to internal struggles or tensions.

Behavior therapies attribute psychological problems to faulty learning of behaviors and cognitions. According to this perspective, problematic behaviors and thoughts develop as a result of incorrect or maladaptive learning processes.

In contrast, existential therapies propose that psychological problems arise from contemplating the meaning of life and one's existence. In this view, existential questions and the quest for meaning can give rise to psychological distress and challenges.