
Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Nov 1, 2012 · Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.
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, …
Can religion and spirituality have a place in therapy? Experts say yes
Nov 1, 2023 · Most psychologists have little training on addressing spirituality and religion in therapy, but these resources can be a source of strength during challenging times.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Treatment of PTSD
Jul 31, 2017 · Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the relationship among thoughts, feelings and behaviors. For example, altering a person’s unhelpful thinking can lead to healthier behaviors and …
What Is Exposure Therapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)
Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears.
What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
Nov 20, 2023 · Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories.
Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and more efficient ...
Mar 1, 2023 · Group therapy sometimes gets short shrift. Viewed by some patients as second best to individual therapy and by some mental health professionals as intimidating to run, groups are mostly …
Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Apr 1, 2025 · Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations. BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or …
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Jul 31, 2017 · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory and simultaneously experience …