In contrast to the mutuality, informality, and multiple shared interests that usually characterize friendships, psychotherapy involves a formal commitment to meet regularly at a designated time, to …

Studies have found individual psychotherapy to be effective at improving symptoms in a wide array of mental health conditions, making it both a popular and versatile treatment.

I use the term evidence-based treatment rather than research-supported treatment or empirically based psychotherapy to describe psychotherapy and counseling that has been supported by research using …

If you’ve ever searched for a therapist for yourself, a loved one, or a patient, you might have noticed that there are many different types of psychotherapy. A few of the common approaches are described …

There are many approaches to psychotherapy, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some situations call for a specific type of treatment, but sometimes it’s just about preference.

Psychotherapy is often the first-line treatment for emotional and psychological struggles. The information contained in this document is for general information purposes only and does not attempt to provide …

Throughout the history of psychotherapy, there have been spirited debates about what exactly psychotherapy actually is. Other questions have focused on whether psychotherapy actually works …