Treatments - Psychotherapy

Behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing and gaining control over unwanted behaviors. It is based upon the principles of classical conditioning developed by Ivan Pavlov and operant conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner.

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Cognitive therapy is a type of therapy based upon the premise that negative thoughts can create negative emotions. It seeks to teach patients to recognize their negative thoughts and to reframe them in a more positive way.

Cognitive Therapy really does work. I found this out for myself one day when I found myself getting upset over something my husband had done and I decided to put the exercises I had learned to the test.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Its main goal is to teach the patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. It was originally intended for people with borderline personality disorder, but has been adapted for other conditions, such as eating disorders...

Family, or couples therapy therapy focuses on the interpersonal relationships shared among family members.

A brief definition.

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Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.

Tips for selecting the best therapist for your own personal needs.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a short-term treatment for patients with depression. IPT focuses on the social roles and interpersonal interactions in the patient’s past and current life experiences. Several large scale randomized control trials support IPT's efficacy in treating depression.

Are you interested in the mind-body connection in depression? Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is a type of therapy which makes use of that connection in order to prevent depression.

Q: I think therapy would help me, but my husband doesn't like for me to talk to anyone about our personal life and he is skeptical about whether therapy can really help. What should I do?

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Psychoanalytic therapy seeks to help the patient understand unconscious past forces which affect current emotions and behaviors. It is an intensive form of therapy in which the patients meets with his or her therapist weekly or more often and may continue several weeks or even years.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy was formulated by Dr. Albert Ellis. The Albert Ellis Institute is a non-profit organization which promotes this type of therapy through training professionals to use it.

Q. Is there a self-help book I can use rather than seeing a therapist?

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types of psychotherapy for depression

You want to make sure that the person you're seeing for treatment is qualified, but how do you make sense of all the initials after their names?

The first patient who received "talk therapy" experienced a remarkable cure of her physical and psychological symptoms. Today there are several therapeutic approaches available.

Q: What is the best form of therapy for depression?

"Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. What is the difference between them?

You've made your appointment for your first meeting with a therapist, but you're feeling a little nervous. Here's a rundown of what to expect and what questions you should ask.

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