07/16/2026
There has been much discussion of how important it is to go to therapy (and it is 😉), but did you know there are different types, or modalities, of therapy? Here are some basic ones that you may want to look into to see if it’s right for you!
💚Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Helpful for:
⚪️Anxiety
⚪️Depression
⚪️Stress
⚪️Panic disorder
💚Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Teaches skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and practice mindfulness.
Helpful for:
⚪️Intense emotions
⚪️Self-harming behaviors
⚪️Borderline personality disorder
⚪️Anxiety
⚪️Depression
💚Trauma-Focused Therapy
Helps individuals safely process traumatic experiences and reduce trauma-related symptoms.
Helpful for:
⚪️PTSD
⚪️Childhood trauma
⚪️Abuse
⚪️Violence
⚪️Accidents
💚Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Encourages accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while taking actions that align with personal values.
Helpful for:
⚪️Anxiety
⚪️Chronic stress
⚪️Chronic illness
⚪️Life transitions
💚Family Therapy
Focuses on improving communication and strengthening relationships among family members.
Helpful for:
⚪️Parenting challenges
⚪️Conflict
⚪️Blended families
⚪️Caregiver stress
💚Couples Therapy
Supports partners in improving communication, resolving conflict, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their relationship.