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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 reactions, …

  3. APA concerned about far-reaching consequences from Supreme Court ...

    Mar 31, 2026 · The Court’s decision will have consequences for the regulation of licensed mental health practice, well beyond “conversion therapy”

  4. The evidence against “conversion therapy”: Insights from psychological ...

    Oct 7, 2025 · “Conversion therapy” claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity—but it’s based on the false and harmful idea that being LGBTQ+ is something to cure.

  5. Psychologists are finding more ways to use virtual reality in therapy

    Oct 1, 2025 · It’s an especially helpful exposure therapy delivery method for fears like flying, heights, or other scenarios that are difficult, dangerous, or expensive to repeatedly expose people to in real life.

  6. Treating patients with borderline personality disorder

    Apr 1, 2025 · Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations. BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or …

  7. Improving treatment with role-playing games

    Apr 1, 2025 · Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more.

  8. The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice

    Jul 2, 2025 · For many psychologists, setting robust boundaries in clinical therapy practice is a vital skill often learned through difficult interactions with patients and colleagues.

  9. How to integrate walking therapy into your practice

    Oct 1, 2025 · Walking therapy can be especially helpful for groups that tend to shy away from traditional therapy, such as men and adolescents. As with introducing any new therapeutic approach, …

  10. Different approaches to psychotherapy

    Definitions of psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive and integrative or holistic therapies.