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Different Types of Therapists

Different Types of Therapists

If you’re relatively new to therapy it can be a little confusing as to who a therapist is, or what kind of therapist you need. Some forms of therapy are miles apart in their outcomes and what they can offer in terms of therapy. Before delving into this topic it’s worth noting that some of the roles have changed over the years. I became aware of this during my studies in counselling and I…

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Types of Therapy, and How They Work: Talking Therapies

So in general, most people tend to pretty heavily rely on medication (or pharmacotherapy) when they have a mental illness and while that does help people it’s been found that only about 30% of people taking medication actually have a benefit from it while 80% of those in just therapy had benefit from it. (I would also like to note that for severe cases a combination of medication and therapy works best). Although this information focus’ on things like depression, anxiety and mood disorders, it is relevant to ADHD and comorbidities. 

So below the cut I figured I would provide a list of different kinds of talking therapies, what they’re usually used for, and how they work. (all sources will be linked at the bottom) 

If you want to see other types of therapy don’t be afraid to ask!

Counseling

Counseling is typically used for when someone is typically okay but there’s some stuff going on in there life. Like a big move, going to college, relationship problems, bereavment, or other things that are usually crises in the moment.

This often works because people feel better after just talking about problems

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focus’s on having your behaviour help adjust your mindset. It works by having you do something, and the more you do it the more your brain won’t fight it. 

For example, when i was working primarily with my anxiety, what my therapist had me do was go to mcdonalds when it wasn’t very busy and order a soda and keep doing that until I felt comfortable doing it. and it worked!

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy focus’s on talking through past experiences to help you understand why things are the way they are and what in your past is influencing you now. 

This works so you can find more out about yourself and perhaps be moved into action to help you feel better.

This is often used for people that have long term and recurring problems (like continuing depression, eating disorders, or trauma)

Family Therapy

Family therapy is used when there are problems with in the family like communication, divorce, domestic violence, and child/adolecent behavioural problems. This usually forces a space with a mediator (or two) to help figure out what is needed in a family relationship or why something is happening.

Behavioural action

this focus’ on encouraging people to make positive decisions and create positive environments and do activities they enjoy to help alleviate distress.

Mindfulness based therapy

Mindfulness based therapy focus’ on meditation to help improve ones mood, connection with oneself, and calm oneself among other things. Mindfulness (meditation) has been shown to alleviate depression, anxiety, and to increase the amount of synaptic connections in the brain (it helps you think better).

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What's the best masters to take to become a psychotherapist? One of my dream colleges only offer developmental, organizational, counseling, and social. What would be the best job for each masters? I plan to be either a therapist, social worker, (1)

group therapist, forensic psychologist, or guidance counselor. Thanks! (2)

I think you should talk to your therapist about this as well as exploring this options with the colleges. This is a highly personal decision and you may change your mind a whole bunch! 

A quick google found these links:

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/types-mental-health-professionals

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/design-your-path/201506/23-mental-health-professionals-interviewed-about-their-jobs