Psychotherapy (also called “talk therapy”) is a broad category of interventions where a trained mental health professional helps individuals understand their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships, aiming to foster healthier coping, personal growth, and symptom relief.
Key Points:
- Modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic (e.g., Person-Centered Therapy)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family & Couples Therapy
- Goals: Vary widely—could focus on symptom reduction, improving self-awareness, resolving conflicts, building resilience, etc.
- Settings: Individual, group, or family; in-person, teletherapy, or blended models.
- Effectiveness: Often enhanced by a strong therapeutic alliance, client readiness, and appropriate therapeutic technique for the specific issue.
