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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

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“Therapy” is often used interchangeably with the terms “counseling” and “psychotherapy.” What areas do counseling and therapy address? Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: . In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the right therapist for you.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Along with psychotherapy, they can dispense medication if needed to help with the overall course of therapy. The first thing you must decide when choosing which type of therapy is right for you is whether you want to seek: Individual counseling. Couples counseling. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Psychiatrists.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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For example, some women may prefer to receive counseling from a female provider, from someone who speaks their language, or from someone who shares their religious beliefs.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

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Through lifestyle changes, counseling, psychotherapy, or medications, there is hope that we can negate or reduce the effects and get out of depression. Two of the most common forms of depression therapy include cognitive-behavior therapy and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves communication tactics intended to help people: .

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Creating a Community of Care: Distress, Impairment, and Ethics

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Other barriers include denial of problems, lack of time, financial concerns (especially among younger psychologists), difficulty finding resources, and concerns about confidentiality (including fears about reputation and professional status; Bearse, McMinn, Seegobin, & Free, 2013; Good, Khairallah, & Mintz, 2009). doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.2012.02070.x.

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Q&A: Technology Use in Mental Health Practice and Research

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Has insurance billing fully caught up with these technological options in providing psychotherapy? However, I am more optimistic about televideo/telemental psychotherapy, as it seems many insurance providers have recognized the analogous nature of remote versus in-person clinical practice. Author Bio.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Online Treatment Locator , the confidential and anonymous resource for individuals seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

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