A Philosophical Framework for Psychotherapy Integration: Psychoanalysis Meets Otherness

By Aner Govrin and Yael Peri Herzovich

In this thought-provoking work, Yael Peri Herzovich and Aner Govrin challenge

the long-standing rivalry between psychoanalysis and other psychotherapeutic

approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy. They address a fundamental

question: How can we facilitate genuine dialogue between these dominant psychotherapy

schools?

Drawing on philosophical concepts such as Derrida's notion of hospitality,

Hegel's dialectics, and Gadamer's dialogical approach, the authors provide a new

philosophical framework for encountering the "other" in psychotherapy integration.

This book examines the barriers to integration and explores how hospitality,

dialectics, and dialogue processes can facilitate openness between schools while

preserving their unique identities. Through engaging historical analysis and practical

demonstrations, the authors show how opposing approaches can enrich each

other, leading to more effective treatment possibilities.

Offering a fresh perspective on the potential for integration and mutual influence

between these two major psychotherapy schools, while honouring the unique

contributions of each school, this book is essential reading for psychotherapists,

psychoanalysts, psychologists, and students of mental health.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041000863
• ISBN13: 9781041000860
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.