Therapy Approaches Articles

Supportive psychotherapy is a form of treatment aimed at helping individuals manage their symptoms and improve their emotional well-being. It focuses less on deep insight or uncovering unconscious conflicts (as seen in psychodynamic treatment methods) and more on...

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy that integrates principles from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing specifically on the role of empathy in emotional regulation and mental well-being....

Third-wave psychotherapy (aka third-wave CBT or third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy) refers to a movement that focuses on a more holistic and context-driven approach to mental health. I offer most of the third-wave therapies in my practice, often braiding them...

Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a relatively recent psychological treatment developed by psychologist Adrian Wells that focuses on how people think about and regulate their thoughts rather than the content of their thoughts. It is based on the premise that...

Exposure therapy for anxiety is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The core...

Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...