Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
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 primary goals of Psychotherapy are: 1) To know yourself better. 2) Alleviate emotional pain or confusion. 3) Assist you in developing a more complete understanding of your psychological issues. 4) Establish more effective coping mechanisms. 5) Foster a more accurate understanding of your past and what you want for your future.