Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Explained
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) uses mindfulness and values to build psychological flexibility. Learn what sessions involve and how ACT differs from CBT.
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Types of therapy
What the main kinds of therapy involve - CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, ACT, couples, family and group therapy - and what to ask a therapist about them.
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Learn what sessions look like, how exposure fits in, and what to ask a therapist.
Group Therapy vs. Support Groups: What's the Difference?
Group therapy is led by a licensed clinician and is treatment. Support groups are peer-led. Here's how they differ, what a session looks like, and how to choose.
Couples Therapy and Family Therapy: How They Work
What couples and family therapy involve, who offers them, what sessions look like, how confidentiality works with more than one person, and what to ask.
EMDR Therapy: How It Works and What to Expect
EMDR therapy uses guided eye movements while recalling distressing memories. Learn the eight phases, what a session looks like, and what to ask a therapist.
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
DBT is a structured therapy with individual sessions, skills training, phone coaching and a therapist team. Learn the four modes and how it differs from CBT.
Psychodynamic Therapy: What It Is and What to Expect
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences shape present patterns. Learn what sessions are like, how it differs from CBT, and what to ask a therapist.
Types of Therapy Explained: CBT, DBT, EMDR and More
A plain guide to the main types of psychotherapy, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy, and how to ask about a therapist's approach.