Mental Health Therapy Options

Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps individuals understand how their thoughts influence their feelings and actions, leading to healthier coping strategies.

is a specialized form of CBT designed to help individuals with intense emotions, particularly those with borderline personality disorder. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Explores unconscious processes and past experiences to understand current behavior. It emphasizes the influence of childhood and interpersonal relationships on psychological issues, aiming to increase self-awareness and insight.

Addresses interpersonal issues and relationships that contribute to emotional distress. It focuses on improving communication skills and resolving conflicts, making it particularly effective for depression and anxiety.

Combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. It helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, reducing the risk of relapse in those with recurrent depression.

Encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It promotes psychological flexibility and commitment to personal values, helping people take meaningful action despite challenges.

Is a trauma-focused therapy that uses guided eye movements to help individuals process and integrate traumatic memories. It is particularly effective for those with PTSD.

Focuses on modifying harmful behaviors through conditioning techniques. It emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior, aiming to replace undesirable behaviors with positive ones.

Provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences and learn from one another. It fosters connection and understanding, often focusing on specific issues like addiction or anxiety.

Delves into unconscious thoughts and feelings to uncover repressed emotions and conflicts. It involves long-term treatment and aims to increase self-awareness and understanding of one’s psyche.

Is a method used primarily with children, allowing them to express emotions and experiences through play. It helps children process trauma and develop coping skills in a safe environment.

Uses creative expression as a therapeutic tool. It helps individuals explore emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve self-esteem through various artistic mediums.

Is a client-centered approach that enhances motivation to change. It is particularly effective in addressing ambivalence and promoting commitment to behavioral change.

It focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviours. Helps individuals replace irrational beliefs with rational thoughts, ideal for overcoming guilt, anger, and depression.

Rmphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the individual's capacity for self-directed growth. It fosters an environment of acceptance and empathy, allowing clients to explore their feelings freely.

Focuses on the connection between the mind and body, using body awareness and physical techniques to release trauma and stress. It encourages individuals to reconnect with their physical sensations.

Uses creative expression as a therapeutic tool. It helps individuals explore emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve self-esteem through various artistic mediums.

Helps individuals reframe and rewrite their personal stories. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling in shaping identity and encourages clients to view their experiences from a different perspective.

Combines various therapeutic approaches tailored to the individual’s needs. It recognizes that no single method works for everyone and seeks to create a personalized treatment plan.

Combines mindfulness meditation and yoga to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. It teaches individuals to focus on the present moment and develop a non-judgmental awareness of their thoughts and feelings.