Individual therapy is a joint process between a therapist and a person in therapy. Common goals of therapy can be to inspire change or improve quality of life. People may seek therapy for help with issues that are hard to face alone. Individual therapy is also called therapy, psychotherapy, psychosocial therapy, talk therapy, and counseling. Therapy can help people overcome obstacles to their well-being. It can increase positive feelings, such as compassion and self-esteem. People in therapy can learn skills for handling difficult situations, making healthy decisions, and reaching goals. Many find they enjoy the therapeutic journey of becoming more self-aware. Some people even go to ongoing therapy for self-growth. Individual Therapy can help with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma history
- Adjustment to life change
- Grief and loss
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Identity ambiguity
- Eating disorders
- Work stress
- Substance abuse
- Addiction
- Self-Esteem
- Family of origin issues
- At-risk youth
Theory of use is determined by you and your therapist based on your presenting issue and individualized treatment plan. Possible theories of use for individual therapy include the following best practice models:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Bowen Family Systems theory
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Trauma Incident Reduction Therapy
- SensoriMotor Psychotherapy
