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Art therapy: Definition, benefits, treatment options

April 23, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Art therapy can help people express their experiences when words alone are not enough. Learn more about how art therapy works.

EMDR: How it works and what to expect

April 23, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Learn more about how it works.

Play therapy: Types and techniques

April 17, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Play therapy helps children express themselves and solve problems while in a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about what it can treat.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

IFS therapy recognizes different facets of your personality and how they interact as a family system. Learn how IFS works and how it can help.

How nature therapy benefits mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Spending time in the natural world is healing for our minds and our bodies. Explore the many ways that nature therapy can help boost your mental health.

Couples therapy: Who it’s for, how it works, and how to choose a therapist

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

If you and your partner find it hard to work through challenges in your relationship, support from a couples therapist may be the right option for you.

How to find a therapist

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

For many people, working with a therapist is the first step toward better mental health. Here’s what to look for—and what to ask—as you begin your search.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn more about ACT, a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps you accept what can’t be changed and commit to action where change is possible.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

CBT helps you identify unhelpful or negative thought patterns affecting your emotions and actions, then teaches you how to respond in a healthier way.

What is attachment-based therapy?

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Based in attachment theory, attachment-based therapy helps you explore how your earliest experiences with caregivers taught you to form relationships.

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