Counseling Psychology Blog
Using Psychotherapy for Anxiety: Methods That Work
Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health challenges globally, affecting an estimated 301 million people worldwide in 2019 (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). In the United States alone, anxiety disorders impact approximately 19.1% of...
Psychotherapy for PTSD: Techniques and Effectiveness
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition that arises after exposure to traumatic events, including violence, accidents, natural disasters, or military combat. Characterized by symptoms such as intrusive memories, hyperarousal,...
Can Therapy Help with Depression? Here’s What Science Says
Severe depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most widespread mental health disorders globally. It affects more than 280 million people of all ages (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023), manifesting through persistent sadness,...
What is Humanistic Therapy and Is It Right for You?
Humanistic therapy represents a powerful movement within modern psychotherapy that prioritizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the therapeutic relationship. Rooted in existential and phenomenological philosophy, this approach places the individual’s...
How Psychodynamic Therapy Uncovers the Unconscious Mind
Psychodynamic therapy, rooted in the psychoanalytic traditions established by Sigmund Freud, represents a profound effort to explore the human mind's hidden layers. Its central aim is to make unconscious material conscious, thereby fostering insight and psychological...
