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  1. Understanding psychotherapy and how it works

    Nov 1, 2012 · Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.

  2. Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional …

  3. What Is Psychotherapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Jul 31, 2017 · Psychotherapy is communication between patients and therapists that is intended to help people feel better, resolve problems in living and modify their attitudes and behavior in …

  4. Different approaches to psychotherapy

    Psychologists generally draw on one or more theories of psychotherapy. A theory of psychotherapy acts as a roadmap for psychologists: It guides them through the process of …

  5. Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Peer-reviewed research into the training, practice theory, and research of psychotherapy. Read the latest research and submit your paper today.

  6. The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice

    Jul 2, 2025 · The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice Setting expectations early helps therapists sustain a healthier work-life balance and avoid burnout By Heather Stringer Date …

  7. Treating patients with borderline personality disorder

    Apr 1, 2025 · Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common but often misunderstood condition, even by seasoned mental health professionals. Fortunately, enhanced diagnostic …

  8. Treatments for PTSD

    Four therapeutic interventions are strongly recommended, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Three therapies and four medications received conditional …

  9. How insurance woes are impacting mental health care

    Dec 17, 2024 · Findings from a new APA/APA Services survey reflect the reasons many psychologists do not accept insurance reimbursement—reducing overall access to mental …

  10. APA PsycTherapy

    APA’s streaming video platform provides clinicians, counselors, instructors, and trainees the opportunity to sharpen their skills by observing candid, unscripted psychotherapy sessions …