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 is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional …

Definitions of psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive and integrative or holistic therapies.

Nov 20, 2023 · Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories.

Apr 1, 2025 · Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more.

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, …

Oct 7, 2025 · “Conversion therapy” claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity—but it’s based on the false and harmful idea that being LGBTQ+ is something to cure.

Jul 2, 2025 · For many psychologists, setting robust boundaries in clinical therapy practice is a vital skill often learned through difficult interactions with patients and colleagues.

Four therapeutic interventions are strongly recommended, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Three therapies and four medications received conditional …

APA's Clinical Practice Guideline recommends seven psychotherapy interventions as well as a second-generation antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors—SSRIs—serotonin …