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Women's Mental Health Consortium

Psychotherapy

There are many different kinds of psychotherapy. They differ in everything from the psychological theories upon which they are based, the aspects of a client's mental wellness that they stress, and symptoms they were designed to treat. Some approaches are short-term, limited to a set number of sessions, while others may involve years of treatment. Some approaches focus on specific aspects of a client's life, while others take a broader view to changing patterns of behavior. While psychotherapy is often conducted in one-on-one sessions, in some cases, group, family or couples therapy may also be appropriate.

The many practitioners of the WMHC use a wide range of treatment approaches. By reading about some of these approaches, you can begin to develop a sense of which one may be right for you. Regardless of the approach, psychotherapy is a dynamic process that rests heavily on the relationship between a therapist and a client. Ultimately, choosing a therapist is a very individual decision that requires finding a practitioner with whom you feel most comfortable.

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