Different types of therapy
Find the right approach for you
Every client-therapist relationship is unique, and not all types of therapy look the same.
Finding the right therapist and the right style of therapy may be the most important step you can take towards mental health.
Mental health professionals use different approaches to meet specific needs. Some methods may be more effective than others in treating certain conditions. Here are some common types of therapy to begin your search.
Evidence-based behavioral therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on modifying thought patterns and behaviors
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance
Exposure therapy helps clients overcome specific fears and phobias
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) focuses on changing “irrational” beliefs
Trauma-focused therapies
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process trauma through guided eye movements
Racial trauma specialists help heal from race-based traumatic stress (RBTS)
Brainspotting therapists process trauma through fixed eye positions
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy focuses on the different parts of the personality, including those shaped by trauma
Mind-body approaches
Somatic therapists help explore the connection between mind and body and how one’s health affects the other
Biofeedback practitioners use technology to help clients control their physical responses to stress, anxiety, and other challenges
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a program that teaches meditation and awareness practices
Certified hypnotherapistsuse guided relaxation techniques to address problems and work toward goals
Creative and expressive therapies
Art therapists use the visual arts to help clients process emotions and experiences
Music therapists facilitate healing through musical expression and rhythm work
Dance/movement therapists guide emotional healing through body movement
Drama therapists use role-play and storytelling for personal growth
Play therapists work with children through structured play activities
Cultural and identity-focused approaches
Multicultural therapy specialists address mental health through cultural perspectives
LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists provide identity-affirming care
Liberation psychologists work with marginalized communities to address systemic impacts on mental health
Specialized population therapies
Geriatric specialists focus on the mental health concerns of older adults
Addiction specialists work with substance use and behavioral addictions
Eating disorder specialists treat various types of disordered eating
When choosing a specialized therapist, be sure to check their credentials, including their licensure. During your first meeting, discuss their experience and whether they coordinate and consult with other providers if needed.
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