Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy) refers to a variety of approaches that aim to help a person identify and navigate troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Most psychotherapy takes place one-on-one with a licensed mental health professional or with other individuals in a group setting.

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a process that uses a variety of different methods to help people identify and navigate difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can help with a variety of cancer related issues, including:

  • Diagnosis

  • Stress & Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationships & Family Dynamics

  • Healing from trauma

  • Stressors associated with Caregiving

  • Role Adjustment

  • Loss & Grief

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What is Psychotherapy?

There are different formats of psychotherapy, including: individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. The optimal format for you will depend on your unique needs.

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Formats of Therapy

Psychotherapy can be helpful for a number of reasons

  • The benefit of having an objective person to talk with who isn’t a friend or family member

  • The possibility of having other perspectives shared with you that may result in viewing things differently

  • The opportunity to experience empowerment as solutions to challenges are collaboratively identified

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