Patients dealing with common life stresses can benefit from Psychotherapy. Reasons for participating in Psychotherapy include grief, eating disorders, physical or mental abuse, marital issues, medical illnesses, sleep disorders, substance abuse or depression. More severe reasons might include bipolar, anxiety or personality disorders.

Different Psychotherapy techniques are appropriate for different situations. Art therapy uses the creative process to help patients work though thoughts and emotions. Play therapy is appropriate for small children and allows them to express thoughts without words. Family therapy brings together all members of the family and provides skills meant to improve communication and conflict resolution. Group therapy offers an opportunity for individuals with common issues to share thoughts and experiences. Behavior therapy, cognitive therapy and exposure therapy are other common techniques.

According to the Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.com, Psychotherapy sessions usually start with the Psychotherapists encouraging the patients to talk about the thoughts and feelings that are troubling them.

The Psychotherapist might ask questions or make comments to try to encourage the patient to talk freely and openly. The Psychotherapist may also have the patients participate in activities or exercises designed to help the patient think through what was said at the session. The Psychotherapists will usually continue to schedule sessions with the patient until he or she has worked through the issue.

* Academic Concerns
* Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
* Anxiety
* Bereavement
* Blended Family Issues
* Caregiver Issues/Stress
* Creative Blocks
* Depression
* Emotional Intelligence
* Grief & Loss
* Self-Care
* Self-Confidence
* Self-Esteem
* Women's Issues