Psychotherapy is a common therapy approach for treating different mental disorders such as PTSD, addictions, anxiety, eating disorders and depression. Also called talk therapy, psychotherapy involves conversing with your mental health professional about your problems. Dr. Ronald P. Winfield and his team can help if you are looking to find quality mental health care.

Psychotherapy approaches

A mental health expert can administer psychotherapy in various ways. A therapy session may involve a couple, a group, or a family. For example, talk therapy involving you and your spouse can help unearth any issues affecting the relationship. Still, a therapy session may only be between you and the expert therapist.

Subsequently, below are the psychotherapy approaches.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

This psychological treatment method is about helping you not only to identify but change incorrect perceptions about yourself and the world around you if you are mentally ill. Your therapist will assist you in creating fresh thoughts, away from the right and wrong assumptions you usually make.

Supportive therapy

Your psychotherapist will teach you to understand, without help, the management of anxiety and thoughts that are not helpful. The therapy is vital for boosting your self-esteem.

Other forms of therapy your therapist may use to complement supportive therapy are art and music and animal-assisted therapies. Animal-assisted or pet therapy involves you spending time with a trained pet to alleviate mental and physical health conditions. Friendly animals that may come in handy are dogs and horses.

On the other hand, forms of art therapy include painting and sculpting. Art therapy can help you deal with conflict in your emotions, be more alert to issues, and express concerns that would have remained unspoken.

Music therapy is for achieving relaxation.

Dialectical behavior therapy

This type of therapy is suitable for a person with a mental health condition that is high risk or difficult to treat. Initially, the treatment was for people at high risk of committing suicide and suffering from self-destructive behavior. But the therapy’s adaptation makes it helpful in treating mental health issues that affect work, emotions, relationships, and even personal safety.

Interpersonal therapy

This type of therapy focuses on how you connect and interact with your family and friends. When you undergo the treatment, you will communicate effectively with others and address any potential problems that may lower your self-esteem and cause depression.

Interpersonal therapy is ideal for patients who are grieving, experiencing role transitions or relationship challenges.

For your psychotherapy to be effective, remember the following.

  •       Ensure you attend all the scheduled appointments
  •       Have a journal to record potential sources of stress and happiness
  •       Try to always focus on the positives in your day-to-day life and think less about stressors or disappointments
  •       Always honestly and openly share your feelings and experiences with your doctor.
  •       It takes time to work on emotional issues. You may not see positive results immediately.
  •       Ensure you have time for activities that bring pleasure and happiness to your life.

Call Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates, LLC to schedule your appointment today.