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Psychotherapy

Thinking about treating your psychological disorder with such psychotherapy techniques as CBT or talk therapy? Learn more about your options so you can make the most informed decisions.

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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
Teletherapy
Talkspace vs. BetterHelp: Which Is Better?
Fact checked by Elizabeth Brownfield
online therapy
What Is Online Therapy?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Online Therapy for Eating Disorders
Does Online Therapy for Eating Disorders Really Work?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS