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By Mayo Clinic staffIn general, there's little risk in psychotherapy. Because it can explore painful feelings and experiences, though, you may feel emotionally uncomfortable at times. Some forms of psychotherapy, such as exposure therapy, may require you to confront situations you'd rather avoid — such as airplanes if you have a fear of flying. This can lead to temporary stress or anxiety. But the coping skills you learn should help you later on to manage and conquer negative feelings and fears.
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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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