What are different kinds of Psychotherapy?
There are a variety of approaches that can be taken, including individual, group, marriage, and family counseling. One-on-one counseling involves only the patient and the psychologist. Patient confidentiality is strictly adhered to in these situations. Group Therapy is useful when two or more patients have similar problems, and it may be useful for them to share their experiences, explore solutions, and try out different strategies with the professional assistance of a psychologist. Another type of therapy is marriage/couples counseling, and this can help spouses to understand each other better, work through communication problems, to enhance their relationship and improve their functioning as a couple. Family counseling is very effective in helping families to deal with mental illness in the family, or loss of a loved one, and strengthen communication and understanding between family members.
