psychotherapy

IntroductionIn adults, Metacognitive therapy (MCT) for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has demonstrated to be an effective treatment, and even superior to comparisons in randomized controlled trials. One explanation for these results can be that MCT directly modifies dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs (including beliefs about worry as uncontrollable) which in the metacognitive model are assum…

This study does not present results from a rigorous clinical trial; rather, it is a theoretical proposal based on computational simulation. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has demonstrated strong clinical efficacy, its underlying mechanisms remain partially opaque. This paper proposes Load Minimization Theory (LMT) and integrates it with computational cognitive science (predictive cod…

IntroductionIntensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy has shown promising effects for treatment-resistant depression, but it remains unclear whether its hypothesized mechanisms — reducing emotional repression, negative affect, and psychological distress — actually mediate treatment outcomes.MethodsWe reanalyzed publicly available data from a randomized controlled trial (N = 86) comparing 20 sess…

Insightful Psychiatry provides comprehensive Mood Disorder Treatment in Maryland, addressing Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (I, II, Cyclothymia), and Dysthymia. Our evidence-based framework includes Precision Diagnosis, personalized Medication Management (antidepressants, mood stabilizers), and specialized Psychotherapy (CBT, IPSRT). We integrate lifestyle strategies and focus on lon…

The key difference is that Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using a biological and medical approach, while Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy) focuses on emotional, behavioral, and psychological growth. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO) who can prescribe medication; Psychotherapists (LCSW, PhD, etc.) cannot prescribe medication, but provi…

Amanda Ann Gregory (she/her), a practicing trauma psychotherapist, is renowned for her work in complex trauma recovery. Her unique perspective as both a clinician and a trauma survivor allows her the ability to genuinely understand the needs of survivors, a perspective she shares in her book You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. Her writing, featured in notable publication…

I Want to Start Therapy: What Do I Need to Know? I’m thinking of starting therapy, what do I need to know? Starting therapy can be overwhelming. If it’s been something in the back of your mind for a while, you might feel yourself stalling, rather than getting a jump on the process, simply because there’s no clear path to know when or how to get started with therapy. How do you know it will be hel…

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, pulsars, and sounds) to process distressing memories and reprocess negative core beliefs. EMDR has been shown to treat many different psychological and physical conditions, such as trauma, complicated grief, substance abuse, anxiety, phobias, chronic pain, dissociation…

EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—is a type of treatment which is gaining popularity among therapists and clients. EMDR uses eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation to help the client to process distressing memories and beliefs. EDMR is best known as a method to treat trauma. In fact, I refer to EMDR as an […] The post What’s EMDR Therapy Really Like? appeared first…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 5 Things You Should Know About It If you’re thinking of starting therapy, you’ve likely run into the term modality before. A modality is the approach a therapist takes when providing care for their patients. One of the modalities we utilize here is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is an approach that focuses on how our thinking patterns influence our be…

Addiction recovery is a challenging obstacle to overcome. There are a variety of therapies and treatment options for addiction recovery. Consider these seven most effective therapies that are proven to help heal addiction. 7 Types of Therapy Used in Addiction Recovery Recovering from addiction isn’t easy. It’s a long process that will put you through a lot of ups and downs before you’ve fully kic…

Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art media such as painting, drawing and sculpting to help people express their emotions. This therapeutic practice helps individuals of all...

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a psychotherapeutic technique that addresses negative thought patterns. Your thoughts affect your emotions and behaviors. The idea is that if you can positively change your thought patterns, you’ll feel better and be able to cope with difficult situations. CBT is a popular talk therapy technique among medical providers, but […] The post Why Does Cognitive …

ADHD is a common developmental disorder diagnosed as early as four years old that often persists into adulthood. If you have a loved one with ADHD, they probably have trouble focusing on tasks for long periods and are easily distracted. They may also have trouble sitting still or waiting their turn to speak. ADHD can […] The post CBT Exercises for ADHD: An Overview appeared first on A Cognitive C…

Spiritual Practices for Emotional Healing: Implications for Training Trauma Therapists by LN Suman in Juniper in PBSIJ Mental health and well-being are important contributors to quality of life, productivity and life satisfaction. Spirituality is an important aspect of quality of life and hence, understanding spirituality, assessing spirituality and incorporating spirituality in psychotherapy are…

By David Tuller, DrPH Ten years ago, the National Health Service began rolling out across England a program called Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, or IAPT. This program arose out of the notion that many people were suffering from untreated depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. In parallel with that, research suggested that treating these … Trial By Error: A Curriculum …