Psychotherapy, often called talk therapy, helps people address a wide range of mental health challenges and emotional difficulties. It focuses on understanding and changing unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Here are some examples of what psychotherapy can treat:
- Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Personality disorders: Borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and avoidant personality disorder
- Relationship problems: Communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and marital issues
- Substance abuse: Addiction to drugs or alcohol
- Trauma: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Stress and anxiety: Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias
- Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder
- Sleep disorders: Insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy
- Chronic pain: Persistent pain that doesn't respond to traditional medical treatments
- Grief and loss: Dealing with the death of a loved one or other significant losses
Psychotherapy can be helpful for individuals of all ages, from children to adults. It can help people develop coping skills, improve their self-esteem, and build stronger relationships.
