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By Mayo Clinic staffPsychotherapy is a general term for addressing mental health concerns by talking with a psychologist or other mental health provider.
During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
There are many specific types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach. The type of psychotherapy that's right for you depends on your individual situation. Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or, simply, therapy.
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- Let's talk facts about psychotherapy. Healtyminds.org. http://www.healthyminds.org/Document-Library/Brochure-Library/Lets-Talk-Facts-Psychotherapy.aspx, Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. Understanding psychotherapy for adults. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2010.
- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder. Arlington, Va.: American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines, 2nd ed. http://www.psychiatryonline.com/popup.aspx?aID=49371&print=yes. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Counselors. Occupational outlook handbook, 2010-11 Edition. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos067.htm. Accessed June 29, 2010.
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