Sunday 29 June 2014

By Melisa Carlucci





Talk therapy is what psychotherapy is often referred to as. Although patterns are different in each, the ultimate goal is the same. That is to restore the mental health of the client. One prominent Kenmore Psychotherapist helps each client select the type that seems suitable.



Although, in its Latin and Greek origins, the word means healing or curing in the field of psychology, it is a talk therapy. Any of these, from psychoanalysis to cognitive behavioral therapy, relies on an interaction between client and counselor.



There must be a certain degree of rapport between them. The likelihood of that happening can be evaluated in the first session. A counselor is professionally adept at hiding feelings. But, the client must be free to express feelings and fears.



No progress is possible unless the client feels at ease with the counselor. If a therapist senses this will not be possible, a change may be suggested. Dealing with it immediately is the best approach.



That being said, the type of psychotherapy chosen for a client depends on what the presenting problem is. It also depends on the personality of the client. Psychoanalysis is very time consuming and expensive.



All childhood occurrences are examined. With young children, art therapy is useful. It helps them express what they have no words for. Brief psychotherapy is, as the name implies, short in duration.



Another type that uses a direct method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It spends no time on childhood events. If a client is afraid of horses, he will become acclimated to pictures of them. Next he will stand next to one and maybe feed it an apple. He may never ride one, but the fear will diminish.



There is a virtual laundry list of types. Some are named after the initiating professional, Adlerian for example. The first appointment should explore the possibilities. The client can, with advice from the professional, make a decision about what seems beneficial.









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