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    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.
    Man speaking to a therapist
    Using Hallucinogens as Therapeutic Drugs
    By Kendra Cherry
    A culturally sensitive therapist will understand you.
    How to Find a Culturally Sensitive Therapist
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    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
    Fact checked by Adah Chung
    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
    a teen in a counseling session with a therapist
    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
    Group therapy
    What to Expect From a Mental Health OT
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
    counselor with client
    Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
    thematic apperception test
    What Is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
    Man discusses something with his therapist
    How to Handle Your Feelings for Your Therapist
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Mental health
    How to Get Mental Health Insurance and Use It Wisely
    By Elizabeth Davis, RN
    Serious young woman lying on sofa
    Energy Psychology for Treating Mental Illness
    By Leonard Holmes
    man in therapy session with psychologist
    How Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Works
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Male life coach talking to young woman and pointing to paperwork
    5 Differences Between Coaching and Psychotherapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    therapist with her client
    Effectiveness of Client-Centered Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Art therapy can be a useful treatment tool.
    How Art Therapy Is Used to Help People Heal
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Electroconvulsive therapy machine
    What Is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    young woman with therapist in office
    How to Get Stress Relief With Cognitive Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    family therapy session
    Types of Professionals That Provide Psychotherapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    group of men and women talking in a circle of chairs
    3 Key Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Two men talking during couselling session, close-up
    What Is Solution Focused Brief Therapy?
    By Jenev Caddell, PsyD
    Therapist listening to patient
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adolescents
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
    Mother and daughter talking
    How Cognitive Reframing Is Used in Mental Health
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
    Constructivism in Psychology and Psychotherapy
    By Jenev Caddell, PsyD
    Female mental health professional talks with patient
    What to Know About Psychotherapy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    man and woman talking over tablet
    The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    A teenage girl paints in a studio.
    Can Art Therapy Help My Troubled Teen?
    Reviewed by Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP
    Woman being bullied on the Internet.
    The Psychology of Cyberbullying
    Fact checked by Adah Chung