SAN JOSE & SANTA CRUZPsychotherapy Treatment and Counseling in San Jose & Santa Cruz
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counseling, involves treating mental health issues through conversations with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist. In this process, a trained psychotherapist assists the client in addressing specific or general issues, such as mental illness or life stressors, using techniques and strategies tailored to their approach.
At a Glance
- Also known as
- Talk therapy, counseling
- Formats
- Individual, couple, family, or group
- Approaches used here
- Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR
- Format
- In-person or telehealth
What Psychotherapy Can Help With
Psychotherapy comes in many forms, but all are designed to help people overcome challenges, develop coping strategies, and lead happier and healthier lives.
Types of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can be an effective treatment choice for a range of psychological issues. Some types work better than others in treating certain disorders and conditions, and format can vary — individual, couple, family, or group sessions — based on the therapist's style and the patient's needs.
Life will hurl many curve balls at you. When this happens and you are overwhelmed call Dr Dufford — he is one of the best psychologists in the area.
My Anxiety Treatment Services therapist was by far the best therapist I have ever had. The coping techniques she taught me have brought my anxiety and panic levels down to almost nonexistent.
How Psychotherapy Works
The therapists at Anxiety Treatment Services are empathetic with clients, making each person feel heard, validated, and capable of solving life problems. The team uses Positive Psychology principles to help individuals identify their strengths and develop adaptive coping skills.
We also employ Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, focusing on past events and their long-term effects. Going beyond merely discussing childhood issues, our therapists help you work through them using techniques such as EMDR to release underlying emotional energy and core beliefs. Recognizing that healing past issues alone often doesn't change present behavior, especially with anxiety disorders, we combine psychodynamic therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy for more effective results.
Your mental health is key to a happy life — a psychotherapist can help.