[Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy]

There are different types of psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and personality disorders with comparable effect. This review describes the theory, methods, and evidence of psychodynamic short-term therapy. After a description of nuances in the dominant tendencies, the common elements of the therapy are summarised. The therapeutic question is which treatment works best for which patient under which circumstances. In this context, psychodynamic short-term therapy must be part of a continuum of treatment options, adapted to the patients' personal characteristics, needs, and wishes.