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.
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, …
Psychologists are finding more ways to use virtual reality in therapy
Oct 1, 2025 · It’s an especially helpful exposure therapy delivery method for fears like flying, heights, or other scenarios that are difficult, dangerous, or expensive to repeatedly expose people to in real life.
Improving treatment with role-playing games
Apr 1, 2025 · Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more.
Different approaches to psychotherapy
Definitions of psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive and integrative or holistic therapies.
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.
How to manage countertransference in therapy
Sep 1, 2025 · Training differs widely between graduate programs, courses, and supervisors. Research suggests that therapists trained in certain theoretical orientations, such as psychodynamic therapy …
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.
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, …
Narrative Therapy, Third Edition
Stephen Madigan, PhD, holds an MSW and MSc in couple and family therapy along with his doctorate. He supervises high conflict couple therapy teams and teaches narrative therapy workshops across …