Choosing a Type of Therapy
At the risk of oversimplifying, the two primary umbrella categories of psychotherapy with the most effectiveness data to support them are:
Since these two approaches are quite dissimilar in style and based on different assumptions, you may be able to determine which one appeals to you by reading about them, thus narrowing the field of choices. Click here to go to a separate website dedicated to helping consumers make informed decisions about which of these types of therapy is the best fit for them. The site contains descriptions of both approaches including clinical examples and pro and con summaries of each.
Click here or on the links to the left for additional resources about identifying potential therapists, and beginning and financing therapy.