What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy (talk therapy) is one of only two primary mental health treatments. When you participate in psychotherapy, you talk with Dr. Pearson about your concerns and life challenges.

During therapy, Dr. Pearson guides the conversation as you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, needs, and experiences. With personalized attention and therapy tailored to your needs, you can overcome mental health disorders and major life issues.

In addition to treating mental health disorders, psychotherapy can help you:

  • Identify goals and make decisions
  • Achieve behavioral changes
  • Learn emotional regulation
  • Resolve inner conflict
  • Improve communication
  • Build and strengthen relationships
  • Strengthen self-esteem and self-compassion
  • Gain self-insight

No matter why you seek psychotherapy, Dr. Pearson creates a safe, supportive setting in which you can work through your challenges and achieve the transformation you desire and need. 

What mental health disorders improve with psychotherapy?

Many people seek psychotherapy when they feel overwhelmed by fear, trauma, stress, and grief. You may schedule psychotherapy because you need to understand and support family members who have emotional and behavioral challenges. Sometimes people know they’re stuck and need help to move forward.

Psychotherapy is an essential part of your treatment for any mental health disorder. Dr. Pearson often provides therapy for people with:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety (social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders)
  • Dissociation and dissociative disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Dr. Pearson also helps people who struggle with emotional regulation.

What type of psychotherapy might I receive?

Dr. Pearson has extensive experience using many therapeutic techniques. She promotes growth and healing by recommending the form of psychotherapy that fits your personality, mental health challenges, and goals.

These are a few examples of therapies she often uses:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapies
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotion-focused therapy for individuals and couples
  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Exposure therapy
  • Mindfulness interventions
  • Internal family systems
  • Trauma-focused therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Self-compassion (compassion-focused therapy)

Each therapy takes a different approach and targets specific mental health conditions.

What should I expect during psychotherapy?

Dr. Pearson customizes your treatment, recommending interventions that meet your unique psychological and emotional needs. 

She fosters a collaborative relationship because she believes each person should feel heard and understood. If you don’t feel comfortable with your treatment, she works with you to create a therapeutic approach that meets your goals.

If you’re interested in psychotherapy, call Advent Family Psychology or book an appointment online today.