
Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Nov 1, 2012 · Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.
The evidence against “conversion therapy”: Insights from psychological ...
Oct 7, 2025 · “Conversion therapy” claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity—but it’s based on the false and harmful idea that being LGBTQ+ is something to cure.
Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional reactions, …
How to integrate walking therapy into your practice
Oct 1, 2025 · Walking therapy can be especially helpful for groups that tend to shy away from traditional therapy, such as men and adolescents. As with introducing any new therapeutic approach, …
APA concerned about far-reaching consequences from Supreme Court ...
Mar 31, 2026 · The Court’s decision will have consequences for the regulation of licensed mental health practice, well beyond “conversion therapy”
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use …
Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Apr 1, 2025 · Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations. BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or …
AI in the therapist’s office: Uptake increases, caution persists
Mar 1, 2026 · 2025 Practitioner Pulse Survey reveals growing ease with AI for practice management, alongside privacy concerns.
PTSD and trauma: New APA guidelines highlight evidence-based …
Jul 1, 2025 · Key points Guidelines for treating PTSD and trauma are increasingly focusing on the broader context of the trauma and a wide array of symptoms and related outcomes a patient might …
What Is Exposure Therapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)
Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears.