Psychotherapy, often called talk therapy or simply therapy, is a form of mental health treatment that involves structured meetings between a trained professional and a client. Therapy may be used to address diagnosed mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, as well as general life stressors, relationship difficulties, grief, or major life changes.

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Therapy typically involves discussing thoughts, emotions, behaviors, experiences, and relationships, with the specific focus depending on the individual and the type of therapy being used. At Brain Builders, we engage in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a structured, goal-oriented type of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Regardless of approach, the relationship and trust between therapist and client is an important part of the process and often called the “therapeutic alliance."