Which theorist(s) expanded on Freud's psychoanalytic theory, emphasizing creativity, competence, and problem-solving abilities of humans?

Neo-analytic theorists

Neo-analytic theorists, who further developed psychoanalytic theory following Freud, expanded the role of the ego and placed greater emphasis on human qualities such as creativity, competence, and problem-solving abilities. They sought to differentiate their work from Freud's original theory. They were also known as postFreudian in order to differentiate their work from Freud’s.