Therapy Approaches Articles

Relational therapy, or relational psychotherapy, is a treatment that focuses on the role of social connections in a person’s emotional well-being. It is based on the idea that our connections with others shape our sense of self and that emotional distress often stems...

When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Each professional has a unique role in providing support, from talk therapy to psychological...

Cognitive restructuring is one of the pillars of cognitive behavioral therapy. I use cognitive restructuring techniques with many clients, whether we are focused on cognitive behavioral therapy or humanistic methods such as narrative therapy or ACT psychotherapy....

As a psychologist specializing in Family of Origin Therapy, I help people explore how their early experiences shape their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the challenges we face in adulthood—such as difficulties with boundaries, self-doubt, anxiety,...

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT Therapy) is a short-term, focused treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. IPT Therapy is based on the idea that social issues play a significant role in the development and maintenance of psychological symptoms. In my...

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...