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  1. Understanding psychotherapy and how it works

    Nov 1, 2012 · Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.

  2. What Is Psychotherapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Jul 31, 2017 · Psychotherapy is communication between patients and therapists that is intended to help people feel better, resolve problems in living and modify their attitudes and behavior in …

  3. Different approaches to psychotherapy

    Psychologists generally draw on one or more theories of psychotherapy. A theory of psychotherapy acts as a roadmap for psychologists: It guides them through the process of …

  4. Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional …

  5. Get the facts about psychotherapy - American Psychological …

    Jan 1, 2012 · Addresses misconceptions and why therapy is beneficial for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, major life transitions or changing problem behaviors, and work/life balance.

  6. The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice

    Jul 2, 2025 · The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice Setting expectations early helps therapists sustain a healthier work-life balance and avoid burnout By Heather Stringer Date …

  7. Not all multicultural psychotherapies are the same

    Jun 5, 2025 · In his Practice Innovations article, La Roche clarifies and examines the practice implications of psychotherapies’ conceptualizations of culture.

  8. APA Handbook of Psychotherapy

    This 2-volume handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the primary approaches to theory, research, training, and practice in psychotherapy.

  9. She is board certified in clinical psychology, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), past-president of APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy), …

  10. Treatments for PTSD

    Four therapeutic interventions are strongly recommended, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Three therapies and four medications received conditional …