Psychotherapy is a type of treatment that can help individuals experiencing a wide array of mental health conditions and emotional challenges. Psychotherapy can help not only alleviate symptoms, but also, certain types of psychotherapies can help identify the psychological root causes of one’s condition so a person can function better and have enhanced emotional well-being and healing.

Conditions that can be helped by psychotherapy include coping with stressful life events, the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss such as the death of a loved one; and specific mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. There are several different types of psychotherapy and some types may work better with certain clinical situations. Psychotherapy may be used in combination with medication or other therapies.

Research shows that most people who receive psychotherapy experience symptom relief and are better able to function in their lives. About 75 percent of people who enter psychotherapy show some benefit from it. Psychotherapy has been shown to improve emotional and psychological well-being and is linked with positive changes in the brain and body. The benefits also include fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems, and increased work satisfaction.

With the use of brain imaging techniques researchers have been able to see changes in the brain after a person has undergone psychotherapy. Numerous studies have identified brain changes in people with mental illness (including depression, panic disorder, PTSD and other conditions) as a result of undergoing psychotherapy. In most cases the brain changes resulting from psychotherapy were similar to changes resulting from medication.

To help get the most out of psychotherapy, approach the therapy as a collaborative effort, be open and honest, and follow your agreed upon plan for treatment. Follow through with any assignments between sessions, such as writing in a journal or practicing that you’ve talked about.

All of our important work will be done online through a secure virtual portal from the comfort and privacy of anywhere in Massachuse. Teletherapy is an important tool and it can be just as effective as in-person therapy. It improves access to care and can be used in the privacy of your own home.There are various advantages of teletherapy. Depending on a person’s needs and situation, the advantages can vary, but here are some to think about:

It can be more accessible to people who are physically ill, not able to easily leave the house, or people with small children who can’t get a babysitter.

It’s more convenient than traveling to in-person therapy and offers more flexibility because you don’t have to worry about adding travel or wait times.

There may be more privacy because you don’t have to sit in waiting rooms but are in the privacy of your own home.