Psychotherapy is much more than what you may have heard till now. To understand the therapy and its exact scope of treatment, you will have to understand few facts about the therapy.
What is a Psychotherapy Treatment?
Treating mental health problems through talking sessions between an individual and a psychiatrist/psychologist/mental health professional is broadly known as psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy is the art that helps you learn about your own self. Your moods, feelings, thoughts & behaviors. It encourages you to take charge of your mind and thus life to face the challenges confidently.
Types of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, sometimes referred to as, counseling/talk therapy/psychological therapy or just therapy, is classified into different types. Which type of therapy may suit a particular individual depends on the person's mental condition and his needs.
Every person reacts differently to different life events; hence the treatments also need to be changed accordingly.
Let’s check out some common types of psychotherapies:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
It enables to identify and change destructive thoughts.
2. Psychodynamic Therapy
It decodes mental and emotional processes rather than focusing on behavior
3. Dialectical behavior therapy
It is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy
4. Humanistic/Experiential Therapy
This therapy includes empathy towards the client, with genuine positive regard towards the patient.
5. Individual Therapy
This therapy involves one-to-one talk.
6. Family Therapy
This involves a conversation among the family members to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
7. Group Therapy
This involves one or more therapists working with several people at a time.
What Problems Can Be Treated With Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapists work with clients who are facing issues like bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, phobias, stress, anxiety, emotional/relationship problems, physical/psychosomatic disorders & behavioral problems.
How Effective is the Therapy?
Don’t believe anyone who guarantees quick relief from the mental condition due to psychotherapy. Understand psychotherapy basics and then decide.
It is almost 75% effective, but again as I already said, the effectiveness totally depends case-wise.
How Do You Know If You Should Visit a Psychotherapist?
If you experience any of the following emotions or feelings at extreme limits, you need to get an appointment with a psychotherapist at the earliest
- Overwhelmed
- Fatigue
- Uncontrolled anxiety, anger, or antagonism
- Fear of social life
- Anxious or intrusive thoughts
- Depression
- Hopelessness
- Social withdrawal
If you are seeing a psychotherapist doesn’t mean you are mentally ill as assumed by many, it’s just a mind relaxing treatment, while helping you find “your” answers. What’s your take?
