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Understanding Different Types of Therapy

 

Mental health support isn’t the same for everyone. What works well for one person might not be right for another. That’s why there are different types of therapy, each designed to help in different ways. It can feel confusing at first, but learning a bit about each kind of therapy can help you choose what’s best for you.

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All of the therapies below are backed by research and have helped many people deal with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. While they work differently, they all have the same goal: to help you feel better, grow stronger, and make positive changes in your life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most common and well-studied types of therapy. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected. If we can change unhelpful thoughts or habits, we can feel better and make better choices.
 

In CBT, you’ll work with your therapist to:

  • Notice negative or unhelpful thoughts

  • Challenge those thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones

  • Learn new ways to cope with stress or problems

  • Practice new skills in everyday life
     

CBT works well for things like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and sleep problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

SFT is all about focusing on what’s going right in your life, instead of digging into everything that’s wrong. It helps you think about what kind of future you want and how to take steps to get there.
 

With SFT, you’ll:

  • Talk about what’s already working

  • Look at times when things felt better

  • Set clear goals and make a plan
     

This type of therapy is usually short-term and is great if you want quick, practical help with challenges like family conflict, life changes, or work stress.

Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

Person-Centered Therapy is all about creating a safe, supportive space where you are in charge of your healing. The therapist listens with warmth and respect, without judgment or advice, helping you feel understood and accepted.
 

Key parts of this approach:

  • You’re accepted just as you are

  • The therapist listens with real empathy

  • The therapist is open and genuine with you
     

This kind of therapy can help if you want to better understand yourself, feel more confident, or heal from hurtful past experiences.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT helps people who feel overwhelmed by emotions, struggle in relationships, or deal with harmful behaviors like self-harm or impulsiveness. It mixes parts of CBT with mindfulness and teaches skills for everyday life.
 

In DBT, you’ll learn four key skills:

  1. Mindfulness – staying present without judging yourself

  2. Distress Tolerance – handling tough situations without making things worse

  3. Emotion Regulation – understanding and managing your emotions

  4. Interpersonal Effectiveness – improving how you communicate and connect with others
     

DBT can be done one-on-one, in group sessions, or both. It’s especially helpful for people with intense emotions or those who’ve had trouble with other types of therapy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a special kind of therapy made to help people heal from trauma or painful experiences. Instead of just talking about the past, EMDR helps your brain “unstick” upsetting memories so they feel less intense.
 

In EMDR, the therapist might guide you to move your eyes, listen to sounds, or feel tapping while you think about a difficult memory. This helps your brain process and release the memory more safely.
 

EMDR can help with:

  • Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

  • Anxiety

  • Grief and loss

  • Chronic pain

  • Performance blocks (like public speaking or sports pressure)

Choosing the Right Therapy for You

Each therapy works in a different way, and everyone’s needs are different. Some people do best with one type of therapy, while others benefit from a mix. We can help you figure out what’s right for you, based on your goals, challenges, and what feels most comfortable.
 

You don’t have to figure it out alone—we’re here to help you find the support that fits you.

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