People often enter psychotherapy during a period of crisis in their lives,this helps to understand that they tend to overestimate the effectiveness of their psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist
Some people seek psychotherapy because they have felt depressed, anxious or angry for a long time,others may want help for a chronic illness that is interfering with their emotional or physical well-being
Still others may have short-term problems they need help navigating
Psychotherapy can be as effective as medications, such as antidepressants
Psychotherapy helps to learn how to take control of life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills
