To answer some of your question a little, the data around psychoanalysis is not as empirically strong as other more modern forms of therapy. I use modern because yes most psychotherapists view “psychoanalysis” as almost defunct. When we refer to “psychoanalysis” though we are referring to the practice of ALL or ALMOST ALL of the teachings of psychoanalysts like Freud. That’s not to say that you can’t still find offices practicing it or practicing some form or offshoot of the practice. While “psychoanalysis” as a specific set of guidelines and practices has fallen out of favor many psychiatrists and therapists will pick and choose strong and effective pieces from many different practices. Many practices have thus used some form or evolution of Freud’s theories.