Therapeutic interventions using psychological techniques to treat mental health conditions, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. Psychotherapy involves structured conversations between therapist and client. - Major Approaches - Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) - identifying and changing thought patterns - Psychodynamic therapy - exploring unconscious conflicts - Humanistic therapy - focusing on personal growth and self-actualization - Interpersonal therapy - improving relationship patterns - Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) - accepting difficult emotions while committing to values - Applications - [[Depression]] - addressing negative thought patterns - [[Anxiety Disorders]] - managing worry and avoidance - [[Bipolar Disorder]] - mood regulation and coping strategies - [[Trauma]] - processing [[Trauma|traumatic]] memories - Personality disorders - modifying maladaptive patterns - Evidence-Based Techniques - Cognitive restructuring - challenging distorted thoughts - Exposure therapy - gradual confrontation of feared stimuli - Behavioral activation - increasing engagement in positive activities - Mindfulness - present-moment awareness - Skills training - developing coping strategies - Related Topics - [[Psychology]] - scientific foundation - [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]] - specific therapeutic approach - [[Cyclothymic Disorder]] - mood disorder treatment