What Is Psychotherapy?
The word “Psychotherapy” usually makes people think of counseling sessions, talking it out with your therapist, or maybe even hypnosis! But psychotherapy is really a huge umbrella term for treating mental illness or challenges using psychological methods instead of medical. All the things that come to mind when we think of psychotherapy are great ways to help overcome mental and emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. It can also help with the challenges of life, such as marital issues and coping with grief. But there’s a lot more to it than that.
How Can Psychotherapy Help Me?
Because it encompasses so much, psychotherapy is very versatile and can be molded to fit individual needs. Different techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, have been proven to be very effective in treating serious challenges – from substance abuse and other addictions to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and severe depression. Aspects of psychotherapy, such as Play Therapy, can even be used to help children cope with troubling events or anxiety.
But even though psychotherapy is very useful for serious mental health challenges, it can also help with difficult life events that we all go through. If you’ve recently lost a loved one, psychotherapy can help you understand and cope with your grief. It can also help you if you’re struggling to lose weight or even simply live a healthier lifestyle. The same holds true for the loss of a job, struggles in parenting, learning new, effective ways to cope with stress, struggles with intimacy, and more. Come in and see one of our counselors to evaluate which kind of therapy is right for you.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
Because psychotherapy is so individual to each person, it’s difficult to say how long treatment will be. Some clients are done in only a few sessions, while others will take longer. Whatever the time period is, you will have the same therapist throughout the entire process. This helps build trust and encourage open communication, which is what makes the therapy effective.