
Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
2012年11月1日 · Psychologists who use cognitive-behavioral therapy, for example, have a practical approach to treatment. Your psychologist might ask you to tackle certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective coping skills.
Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional reactions, ways of thinking, and behavior patterns.
Different approaches to psychotherapy
Gestalt therapy emphasizes what it calls "organismic holism," the importance of being aware of the here and now and accepting responsibility for yourself. Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination and the search for meaning. Integrative or holistic therapy. Many therapists don't tie themselves to any one approach.
States with group therapy would save more than $5.6 billion and require 34,473 fewer new ther-apists than individual therapy, according to research to be pub-lished in February in American Psychologist. If just 10% of this need was met by group instead of individual therapy, 3.5 million more people could be seen. The demand for therapy is high and
Technology is reshaping practice to expand psychology’s reach
2025年1月1日 · Patients wear a VR headset or look at a large screen on a wall, and they partner with the therapist to create a therapy room and an experience room that are separated by a door. They can add objects like a chair, lamp, and window to the therapy room, and the experience room can be tailored to a patient’s specific fears or phobias.
Psychedelic treatment and mental health: Navigating a longer trip …
2025年1月1日 · Although psychedelic-assisted therapy has yet to clear federal regulatory hurdles, patients are seeking out this type of treatment regardless. For patients suffering from treatment-resistant conditions, receiving guidance from a knowledgeable, nonjudgmental health provider about psychedelics could help them make educated decisions.
What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
2023年11月20日 · EMDR therapy is well-suited for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, whether from a single distressing event or a series of accumulated negative experiences. Trauma can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, bullying, accidents, combat experiences, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one.
U.S. adults received “conversion therapy” as adolescents.1 An estimated 16,000 youth will undergo “conversion therapy” by a mental health professional before they reach age 18 compared with an estimated 57,000 that will undergo it from a religious or spiritual advisor.1 These change efforts can occur in many settings, including medical
Depression Treatments for Adults - American Psychological …
Supportive therapy offers a supportive relationship that focuses on helping people explore and understand their experience in their current situation. The focus is on strengthening a person’s ability to make choices that help them cope effectively with various life stressors, from a stance of genuine empathy and supportive listening.
Treatments for PTSD - American Psychological Association (APA)
The category of CBT encompasses various types and elements of treatment used by cognitive behavioral therapists, while Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Prolonged Exposure are all more specialized treatments that focus on …