Therapy

Last reviewed Tuesday, December 31, 2024

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.

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