What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy refers to many types of talk therapy designed to help you learn about your emotions, thoughts and behaviors, and how they interfere with living a fulfilling life. Through the process of psychotherapy, you’ll identify why you have certain issues and what steps you can take to change problems and improve your well-being.
People seek psychotherapy for many different reasons. Some need help getting through a major life challenge, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one, while others need ongoing therapy for mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
What mental health problems benefit from psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is an integral part of treatment for most mental health disorders. Even when medication is added to your treatment plan, you’re more likely to have better results when you combine medication management and therapy.
The providers at Mindful Behavioral Health offer psychotherapy for a wide range of mental health problems, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Personality disorder
- Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Managing transitions in the life-cycle
- Family and/or relationship issues
- Loss
- Professional/work issues
- Improving coping skills
- Learning about oneself
The team also includes experts in:
Geriatric mental health
Michael Leboe, LCSW, specializes in the geriatric population. Older adults can receive therapy that targets the issues they face, such as: loss, difficulty transitioning into retirement, social isolation, and health problems.
Women’s mental health
Elizabeth Johnson-Gutierrez, LMHC, specializes in women’s mental health issues.
What types of psychotherapy might I receive?
At Mindful Behavioral Health, you have access to therapists who have years of experience in many therapeutic techniques. These are a few examples of therapies frequently used:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
- Insight oriented psychotherapy
- Relational therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Motivational based therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
Some types of psychotherapy are structured; others are more like an open discussion guided by your therapist to touch on past problems and experiences and explore their connection to your current challenges. You’ll work with your provider to choose the approach that is best for your therapeutic goals and personality.
Do I need to go to the office for psychotherapy?
Mindful Behavioral Health offers both in-person and telehealth appointments.
If you are seeking compassionate psychotherapy, contact us today.