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Considering Counseling
by
Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Many Types to Choose FromCounseling treats mental health problems by talking through them. The type that works for you may be based on things like your problem, time, and budget. One of more of these types are often used:
How to Find a TherapistYou can find a therapist through:
When you find one be sure to ask:
It can take some time to find the right person. Look for someone who is easy to open up to. This will make it easier for you to share your concerns and start feeling better. RESOURCES:American Counseling Association
https://www.counseling.org Mental Health America
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Psychiatric Association
http://www.cpa-apc.org Canadian Psychological Association
http://www.cpa.ca References:About psychoanalysis. American Psychoanalytic Association website. Available at:
...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed June 8, 2021. Mental health medications. National Institutes of Mental Health website. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/mental-health-medications. Accessed June 8, 2021.
Psychosocial treatments. National Alliance on Mental Illness website. Available at:
...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed June 8, 2021. Psychotherapy: Understanding group therapy. American Psychological Association website. Available at: https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/group-therapy. Accessed June 8, 2021.
Psychotherapy works. American Psychological Association website. Available at: https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/works. Accessed June 8, 2021.
What to expect from therapy. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies website. Available at: https://www.abct.org/Information/index.cfm?m=mInformation&fa=fs_WHAT_TO_EXPECT. Accessed June 8, 2021.
Last reviewed June 2021 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Last Updated: 6/8/2021 | |