Types of Psychotherapy
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Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals use several types of therapy. The choice of therapy type depends on the patient’s particular needs and circumstances and his/her preference. Therapists may combine elements from different approaches to best meet the needs of the person receiving treatment.
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Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a short-term form of treatment. It helps patients understand underlying interpersonal issues that are troublesome, like unresolved grief, changes in social or work roles, conflicts with significant others, and problems relating to others. It can help people learn healthy ways to express emotions and ways to improve communication and how they relate to others. It is most often used to treat depression.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that are harmful or ineffective, replacing them with more accurate thoughts and functional behaviors. It can help a person focus on current problems and how to solve them. It often involves practicing new skills in the “real world.” CBT can be helpful in treating a variety of disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, and eating disorders. For example, CBT can help a person with depression recognize and change negative thought patterns or behaviors that are contributing to the depression.
Dialectical behavior therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy is a specific type of CBT that helps regulate emotions. It is often used to treat people with chronic suicidal thoughts and people with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and PTSD. It teaches new skills to help people take personal responsibility to change unhealthy or disruptive behavior. It involves both individual and group therapy.
Supportive therapy
Supportive therapy uses guidance and encouragement to help patients develop their own resources. It helps build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, strengthen coping mechanisms, and improve social and community functioning. Supportive psychotherapy helps patients deal with issues related to their mental health conditions which in turn affect the rest of their lives.
Psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is based on the idea that behavior and mental well-being are influenced by childhood experiences and inappropriate repetitive thoughts or feelings that are unconscious (outside of the person’s awareness). A person works with the therapist to improve self-awareness and to change old patterns so he/she can more fully take charge of his/her life. Psychoanalysis is a more intensive form of psychodynamic therapy. Sessions are typically conducted three or more times a week.
Additional therapies
Animal-assisted therapy – working with dogs, horses or other animals to bring comfort, help with communication and help cope with trauma Creative arts therapy – use of art, dance, drama, music and poetry therapies Play therapy – to help children identify and talk about their emotions and feelings
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you specialize in?
Anxiety, Depression, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Suicidal Thoughts, No suicidal Self-Injury, LGBTQ+, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss , Family Separation, Substance Use, Pet Therapy
What type of insurance is accepted?
BlueCross / Blue Shield, Priority Health, Aetna, Health Scope benefits, BlueCare Network, ASR Health benefits, Cofinity, Lakeland Healthcare, PhysicansCare health plans
*We do not accept Medicaid. Please call our office for a full-listing
How do know if my insurance is covered?
1. Call your medical insurance company (there may be a different number for mental health benefits)
2. Speak to a representative and ask them if Be the Change For You is an in network provider for your
plan.
3. Also ask if the most common billing codes are covered: 90791, 90837, 90847, 90846, 90832,
and 90834 for both in office and virtual coverage.
4. Ask about a deductible you may need to meet prior to coverage, and if there is a copay for the visit.