What is individual psychotherapy?
Individual psychotherapy is a popular and usually effective kind of talk therapy. It is sometimes called psychodynamic therapy. Once or twice a week, you’ll get a chance to talk with a mental health professional who listens to you and helps you explore the different thoughts and feelings you have. The meetings usually take place in the therapist’s office. A session usually lasts between 45 and 50 minutes. You may feel nervous at first about meeting with a therapist. You may think, “What am I going to say to this person I barely know?” or “What if I run out of things to say?” This is normal. It may take some time for you to feel relaxed enoughand trusting enoughto talk openly. After a while, a lot of girls realize that psychotherapy is a special time. You can ask or talk about anything you want, and you don’t have to worry about being judged or criticized. The therapist’s job is to listen and to help you figure out what’s making your life difficult right now. Eventually, you’ll probably
