Therapy—often synonymous with psychotherapy—encompasses structured mental health interventions led by licensed professionals, aiming to improve emotional well-being, behavior, and overall functioning.
Key Points:
- Formats: Individual, group, couples, and family.
- Approaches: Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, humanistic, integrative, and more.
- Duration: Can be short-term (a few sessions) or long-term (months to years), depending on goals and severity of issues.