based on: https://www.verywellmind.com/psychotherapy-4157172
psychotherapy is a general term that is used to describe the process of treating psychological disorders and mental distress by the use of verbal and psychological techniques
Types of Psychotherapy
- psychoanalytic -
- behavioral -
- humanistic -
- cognitive -
- cognitive-behavioral -
Formats of Psychotherapy
- Individual therapy - which involves working one-on-one with a psychotherapist
- Couples therapy - which involves a therapist working with a couple to help improve how the two function in their relationship
- Family therapy - which centers on improving the dynamic within families and can include multiple individuals within a family unit
- Group therapy - which involves a small group of individuals who share a common goal. This approach allows members of the group to offer and receive support from others, as well as practice new behaviors within a supportive and receptive group.