Psychotherapy Methods

The Methods of Psychotherapy: Unwrapped In my research, I have discovered that there are numerous methods of psychotherapy to treat many different problems a patient may have. What is psychotherapy? There are many definitions to define such, but basically psychotherapy is treatment of mental or emotional illness by speaking about problems, it does not always result in being prescribed medication. There are two that have sparked my interest and I have decided to further my knowledge on them. They are: Cognitive/Behavioral and Psychoanalytical/Psychodynamic. With these methods, I will explore how they work, why they work, and many more. To begin with Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, it is based upon the way the client thinks and behave. Therapists that use cognitive therapy as an approach believes that it is very possible to overcome specific problems by helping the client change their thoughts and behavior. By facing the negative thoughts, the client can learn more positive ways of thinking, which may lead to positive thoughts and feelings toward …show more content…
Except it is slightly different; behavior is learned. Behavioral therapy is treatment that aims to help and solve self-destructing behaviors. Behavioral therapy is commonly used in treating anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and many more. Patients who suffer from pain of different diseases may also undergo behavioral therapy to help manage the pain. Therapists that use this approach believe that since behavior is learned, it can simply be unlearned. The most frequently used techniques include: discussion about coping, role playing, breathing exercises, and more. There have been many benefits and risks involved in behavioral therapy. Benefits may include reduced incidents of self-harm, while risks may include bursts of crying or anger from the patient. Both of these methods are very similar and can be used in treating most cases ranging from phobias to