The biggest problem with his therapy is that it takes a minimum of several years to complete. It is used less often today because most insurance companies will not cover that and people can not afford it. All around, Freudian therapy is not a very practical approach.
Adlerian therapy is more pragmatic. I like that this theory is more goal oriented than Freud. I think it is important that a client has future goals. It is also important to look at a person as a whole. Everyone's perceptions are objective and I like that this theory is phenomenological. Unlike Freuds stress on biological determination, I like that Adlerian therapy focuses on the persons perception of their past and how their interpretation has had a continuing influence in their life. It is important to understand a client's private logic. The way they interpret what is happening regardless if it is true or not. It is important to understand a client's lifestyle because it is an expression of their private logic. It is an obvious factor in explaining their actions. When people distort their private logic to make them feel more competent, it is called a life lie. I agree that many clients will do this, however, there could be many reasons why they would want to reassure themselves that everything is going good in their lives. I really like that this theory takes into consideration social interest. It is important to be involved in society. I like that this theory fosters social interest and encouragement. I like that it is a collaborative form of therapy in which the client and the therapist work together. It is not a directive form, like Freud's theory. The therapist suggests and then both the client and therapist reach a decision together. Once again, I like the dream analysis. I also find it useful to pay attention to the client's relationships with their siblings and their birth order. I do not believe that it is always the case, however, it could influence how he or she interacts with the world.