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Which Form of Therapy is Right?

Which Form of Therapy is Right?

Feeling unsure which type of therapy is the best fit for you? This overview introduces various therapeutic approaches, explaining their key characteristics, common uses, and how they differ. Our goal is to help you understand your options so you can identify a path that aligns with your personal needs and circumstances.

Feeling unsure which type of therapy is the best fit for you? This overview introduces various therapeutic approaches, explaining their key characteristics, common uses, and how they differ. Our goal is to help you understand your options so you can identify a path that aligns with your personal needs and circumstances.

A black and white portrait of Sigmund Freud, a stern-looking elderly man with a bald head and a neatly trimmed beard. He is wearing a suit and waistcoat, with a watch chain visible. He holds a lit cigar in his left hand, and his right hand is in his pocket. He gazes directly at the viewer.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalysis: Unveiling the Depths of the Human Psyche

Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalysis: Unveiling the Depths of the Human Psyche

This article explores Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, how it works through techniques such as dream analysis and active imagination, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, how it works through techniques such as dream analysis and active imagination, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A sepia-toned portrait of Carl Jung, an older man wearing glasses, a white collared shirt, and a tie. He is holding a smoking pipe in his right hand and looking down and to the right, appearing thoughtful or engaged in observation. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting an outdoor or natural setting.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Therapeutic Approach

Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Therapeutic Approach

This article explores Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, how it works through techniques such as dream analysis and active imagination, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Carl Gustav Jung's Analytical Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, how it works through techniques such as dream analysis and active imagination, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Alfred Adler's Approach to Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Overview

Alfred Adler's Approach to Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Overview

This article explores Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the striving for superiority and social interest, how it works through techniques such as lifestyle assessment and encouragement, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories

This article explores Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the striving for superiority and social interest, how it works through techniques such as lifestyle assessment and encouragement, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories

A black and white portrait of Heinz Kohut, an older man with light, wavy hair combed to the side, wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a suit, and a tie. He is looking slightly to his right, with a calm, discerning expression. The lighting highlights his features against a plain background.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology: A Comprehensive Exploration of Theory, Practice, and Application

Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology: A Comprehensive Exploration of Theory, Practice, and Application

This article explores Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the self, self-cohesion, and the role of selfobjects, how it works through techniques such as the empathic-introspective stance and working with selfobject transferences, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology, detailing its core concepts like the self, self-cohesion, and the role of selfobjects, how it works through techniques such as the empathic-introspective stance and working with selfobject transferences, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A black and white portrait of Melanie Klein, an older woman with light, wavy hair, smiling softly while resting her chin on her left hand. She wears a dark top, a pearl necklace, and a bracelet. Her eyes are looking slightly upward and to her right, and the lighting creates soft shadows on her face.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Schools

Melanie Klein: Unconscious Phantasy, Early Development, and the Psychoanalytic Encounter

Melanie Klein: Unconscious Phantasy, Early Development, and the Psychoanalytic Encounter

This article explores Melanie Klein's psychoanalysis, detailing its core concepts like unconscious phantasy and developmental positions (paranoid-schizoid and depressive), how it works through techniques such as the play technique and interpretation, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Melanie Klein's psychoanalysis, detailing its core concepts like unconscious phantasy and developmental positions (paranoid-schizoid and depressive), how it works through techniques such as the play technique and interpretation, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

An In-Depth Analysis of Behavior Therapy: Principles, Practices, and Efficacy

An In-Depth Analysis of Behavior Therapy: Principles, Practices, and Efficacy

This article explores Behavior Therapy, detailing its core concepts like observable behavior and learning theory (including classical and operant conditioning), how it works through techniques such as Systematic Desensitization and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Behavior Therapy, detailing its core concepts like observable behavior and learning theory (including classical and operant conditioning), how it works through techniques such as Systematic Desensitization and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): A Comprehensive Analysis

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): A Comprehensive Analysis

This article explores Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), detailing its core concepts like the ABC model (Activating events, Beliefs, Consequences) and the distinction between rational and irrational beliefs (including demandingness and low frustration tolerance), how it works through techniques such as disputing irrational beliefs and using emotive and behavioral techniques, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), detailing its core concepts like the ABC model (Activating events, Beliefs, Consequences) and the distinction between rational and irrational beliefs (including demandingness and low frustration tolerance), how it works through techniques such as disputing irrational beliefs and using emotive and behavioral techniques, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A smiling, elderly man, Aaron T. Beck, with white hair and glasses, wearing a brown tweed-like jacket and a red and black plaid bow tie. He is looking towards the viewer and appears to be seated indoors.

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The Cognitive Architecture of Change: An In-Depth Analysis of Aaron T. Beck's Therapeutic Teachings

The Cognitive Architecture of Change: An In-Depth Analysis of Aaron T. Beck's Therapeutic Teachings

This article explores Aaron T. Beck's Cognitive Therapy and the broader CBT framework, detailing its core concepts like the cognitive model (including automatic thoughts, distortions, and core beliefs) and collaborative empiricism, how it works through techniques such as Socratic questioning and behavioral experiments, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Aaron T. Beck's Cognitive Therapy and the broader CBT framework, detailing its core concepts like the cognitive model (including automatic thoughts, distortions, and core beliefs) and collaborative empiricism, how it works through techniques such as Socratic questioning and behavioral experiments, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Carl Rogers's Person-Centered Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview

Carl Rogers's Person-Centered Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview

This article explores Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy, detailing its core concepts like the actualizing tendency and the core conditions (empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence), how it works through the therapist's non-directive stance and reflective listening, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy, detailing its core concepts like the actualizing tendency and the core conditions (empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence), how it works through the therapist's non-directive stance and reflective listening, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A black and white portrait of Laura (Lore) Perls, a smiling woman with short, dark hair, wearing a collared shirt and what appears to be a necklace or lanyard. She is looking directly at the viewer, and the background is a blurred outdoor scene with trees and fields.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Laura Perls's Enduring Vision: Contact, Support, and Embodiment in Gestalt Therapy

Laura Perls's Enduring Vision: Contact, Support, and Embodiment in Gestalt Therapy

This article explores Laura Perls' contributions to Gestalt Therapy, detailing its core concepts like its existential-phenomenological foundation, contact, awareness, and embodiment, how it works through the dialogical relationship and experiential, body-focused techniques, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Laura Perls' contributions to Gestalt Therapy, detailing its core concepts like its existential-phenomenological foundation, contact, awareness, and embodiment, how it works through the dialogical relationship and experiential, body-focused techniques, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

The Psychotherapeutic Contributions of Paul Goodman: Principles, Practices, and Enduring Influence within Gestalt Therapy

The Psychotherapeutic Contributions of Paul Goodman: Principles, Practices, and Enduring Influence within Gestalt Therapy

This article explores Paul Goodman's contributions to Gestalt Therapy, detailing its core concepts like its humanistic and existential foundations, creative adjustment, and the paradoxical theory of change, how it works through experiential techniques such as the empty chair and focus on body awareness, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Paul Goodman's contributions to Gestalt Therapy, detailing its core concepts like its humanistic and existential foundations, creative adjustment, and the paradoxical theory of change, how it works through experiential techniques such as the empty chair and focus on body awareness, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Logotherapy: An Exploration of Viktor Frankl's Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy

Logotherapy: An Exploration of Viktor Frankl's Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy

This article explores Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, detailing its core concepts like the Will to Meaning, Freedom of Will, and the search for meaning in all circumstances, how it works through techniques such as paradoxical intention and Socratic dialogue, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, detailing its core concepts like the Will to Meaning, Freedom of Will, and the search for meaning in all circumstances, how it works through techniques such as paradoxical intention and Socratic dialogue, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

The Existential Analysis of Ludwig Binswanger: Principles, Practices, and Context

The Existential Analysis of Ludwig Binswanger: Principles, Practices, and Context

This article explores Ludwig Binswanger's Daseinsanalyse, detailing its core concepts like its existential-phenomenological foundation, Being-in-the-World, and world-design, how it works through phenomenological dialogue and analyzing the patient's unique mode of existence, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Ludwig Binswanger's Daseinsanalyse, detailing its core concepts like its existential-phenomenological foundation, Being-in-the-World, and world-design, how it works through phenomenological dialogue and analyzing the patient's unique mode of existence, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Systemic Therapy

Systemic Therapy

The Communicational Matrix: Principles and Mechanics of Psychotherapy After Gregory Bateson

The Communicational Matrix: Principles and Mechanics of Psychotherapy After Gregory Bateson

This article explores Gregory Bateson's influence on psychotherapy and Batesonian-inspired systemic therapies, detailing its core concepts like its systemic and relational epistemology, the double bind, and circular causality, how it works through techniques such as circular questioning and paradoxical interventions, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Gregory Bateson's influence on psychotherapy and Batesonian-inspired systemic therapies, detailing its core concepts like its systemic and relational epistemology, the double bind, and circular causality, how it works through techniques such as circular questioning and paradoxical interventions, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Systemic Therapy

Systemic Therapy

The Interactional Paradigm: Principles and Mechanics of Psychotherapy After Don D. Jackson

The Interactional Paradigm: Principles and Mechanics of Psychotherapy After Don D. Jackson

This article explores Don D. Jackson's Interactional Theory and Conjoint Family Therapy, detailing its core concepts like family homeostasis, family rules, and the double bind, how it works through conjoint sessions and techniques such as joining, reframing, and paradoxical interventions, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Don D. Jackson's Interactional Theory and Conjoint Family Therapy, detailing its core concepts like family homeostasis, family rules, and the double bind, how it works through conjoint sessions and techniques such as joining, reframing, and paradoxical interventions, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A black and white portrait of Salvador Minuchin MD, a smiling man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair, resting his chin on his clasped hands. He is looking directly at the viewer.

Systemic Therapy

Systemic Therapy

Structural Family Therapy After Salvador Minuchin: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

Structural Family Therapy After Salvador Minuchin: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

This article explores Salvador Minuchin's Structural Family Therapy (SFT), detailing its core concepts like family structure, subsystems, and boundaries, how it works through techniques such as joining, enactment, and boundary making, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Salvador Minuchin's Structural Family Therapy (SFT), detailing its core concepts like family structure, subsystems, and boundaries, how it works through techniques such as joining, enactment, and boundary making, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Systemic Therapy

Systemic Therapy

Contextual Psychotherapy After Iván Böszörményi-Nagy: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

Contextual Psychotherapy After Iván Böszörményi-Nagy: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

This article explores Iván Böszörményi-Nagy's Contextual Therapy, detailing its core concepts like relational ethics, loyalty, legacy, and the invisible ledger of give-and-receive, how it works through techniques such as multidirectional partiality and exoneration, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Iván Böszörményi-Nagy's Contextual Therapy, detailing its core concepts like relational ethics, loyalty, legacy, and the invisible ledger of give-and-receive, how it works through techniques such as multidirectional partiality and exoneration, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Systemic Therapy

Systemic Therapy

Helm Stierlin's Psychotherapy: Principles, Mechanics, and Contextual Analysis

Helm Stierlin's Psychotherapy: Principles, Mechanics, and Contextual Analysis

This article explores Helm Stierlin's systemic family therapy and the Heidelberg Concept, detailing its core concepts like related individuation, delegation, and multigenerational legacy, how it works through techniques such as multi-directional partiality and circular questioning, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Helm Stierlin's systemic family therapy and the Heidelberg Concept, detailing its core concepts like related individuation, delegation, and multigenerational legacy, how it works through techniques such as multi-directional partiality and circular questioning, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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Other Important Approaches and Pioneers

Other Important Approaches and Pioneers

The Psychotherapeutic Innovations of Jacob Levy Moreno: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

The Psychotherapeutic Innovations of Jacob Levy Moreno: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

This article explores Jacob Levy Moreno's psychotherapy, including Psychodrama and Sociometry, detailing its core concepts like spontaneity, creativity, and the philosophy of encounter, how it works through Psychodrama's action methods and techniques such as role reversal and the empty chair, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Jacob Levy Moreno's psychotherapy, including Psychodrama and Sociometry, detailing its core concepts like spontaneity, creativity, and the philosophy of encounter, how it works through Psychodrama's action methods and techniques such as role reversal and the empty chair, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

A color portrait of Prof. Dr. Klaus Grawe, a man with light brown, receding hair and round glasses. He is wearing a blue collared shirt and has a calm, pleasant expression, looking slightly to his right. In the blurred background, there's a bookshelf filled with books.

Other Important Approaches and Pioneers

Other Important Approaches and Pioneers

Klaus Grawe's Psychotherapy: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

Klaus Grawe's Psychotherapy: Principles, Mechanics, and Applications

This article explores Klaus Grawe's General Psychotherapy and Neuropsychotherapy, detailing its core concepts like Consistency Theory, basic psychological needs, and general change mechanisms, how it works through techniques such as Plan Analysis and flexible intervention based on need satisfaction, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

This article explores Klaus Grawe's General Psychotherapy and Neuropsychotherapy, detailing its core concepts like Consistency Theory, basic psychological needs, and general change mechanisms, how it works through techniques such as Plan Analysis and flexible intervention based on need satisfaction, who it's suitable (and unsuitable) for, and its limitations and comparisons to other psychological theories.

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