Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

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Problems helped by psychotherapy include difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety. There are several different types of psychotherapy and some types may work better with certain problems or issues.

 

Psychotherapy may be used in combination with medication or other therapies.The trust and relationship between a person and his/her therapist is essential to working together effectively and benefiting from psychotherapy.

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Psychotherapy can be short-term (a few sessions), dealing with immediate issues, or long-term (months or years), dealing with longstanding and complex issues. The goals of treatment and arrangements for how often and how long to meet are planned jointly by the patient and therapist.