Patient talking with his therapist

    Psychology

    Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your own mental and emotional well-being.
    Parent and doctor
    Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    By Sara Lindberg, M.Ed
    Test your negative beliefs with behavioral experiments.
    How to Perform Behavioral Experiments
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    A group therapy session
    An Overview of Group Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Psychotherapy Process
    Common Misconceptions About Psychotherapy
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Smiling therapist talks with young woman
    What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Woman reading a book on a window ledge
    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) Overview
    By Kendra Cherry
    Woman helping patient in therapy.
    An Overview of Problem-Solving Therapy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Woman in anxiety therapy.
    Types of Therapy for Anxiety and What to Expect
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Sand tray therapy helps heal a variety of psychological wounds.
    What Is Sand Tray Therapy?
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    Closeup of brush and palette.
    The Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Veteran speaking to therapist
    AEDP: Therapy for Trauma
    By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP
    Group therapy
    What Is Gestalt Therapy?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Psychologist in office
    APA Ethics Code: Guidelines for Ethical Behavior
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    What Is Bibliotherapy?
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Therapist leading a group therapy session
    How to Become a Psychotherapist
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Meaning in life can help to improve resilience.
    An Overview of Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Psychologist guiding patient through hypnotherapy
    What Is Hypnosis?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    woman on couch while therapist takes notes
    How to Request Therapy Notes From Your Therapist
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Conversion Therapy
    Psychological Disorders and How They Are Diagnosed
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Talk to your doctor if you suspect you have a mental illness.
    Is There a Mental Illness Test?
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    patient with doctor
    Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self): Symptoms and Treatment
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    Troubled teen
    Psychological Evaluations for Troubled Teens
    Reviewed by Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP
    Girl talking to a counselor
    Choosing a Therapist to Help Your Troubled Teen
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    A photography of a man talking to his therapist.
    What Is Psychoanalytic Therapy?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Woman in Therapy
    Why Do Therapists Ask Open-Ended Questions?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Woman talking to a therapist
    Finding Therapists as a Highly Sensitive Person
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Young woman in therapy
    Can Clients and Therapists Be Friends?
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Teens benefit from talking to a therapist about a variety of problems.
    10 Reasons Teens Go to Therapy
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
    Woman Stealing Bottle Of Wine From Supermarket
    What Is Kleptomania?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    Communicating to patient
    What Is a Psychologist Vs a Psychiatrist?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Psychologist having session with her patient
    The Basic Methods of Therapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    Hispanic teenaged girl sitting alone at prom
    What You Should Know About Loneliness
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Prescribing psychologists
    Can Psychologists Prescribe Medications?
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
    Gate Control Theory
    Gate Control Theory and the Brain
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    Teen talking to a therapist
    What to Do If Your Teen Refuses to Go to Counseling
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    A group therapy session.
    The Recovery Model in Mental Health Care
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD