Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy provides a safe space for you to confront unhealthy emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors. At Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services in Glendale, Arizona, Annalyn Rasul, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Nassif, FNP-C, offer several types of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT). Call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services to schedule a psychotherapy appointment or book an appointment online today. 

What’s the difference between counseling and psychotherapy?

Counseling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same.

Counseling

Counseling involves talking with a mental health professional to resolve underlying emotional issues or mental health conditions. It typically targets specific situations and occurs for a brief period, like several weeks or months.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy also involves talking one-on-one with a mental health professional. The difference is that it delves deeper into your psyche. By exploring past experiences and your reactions to them, you can achieve greater clarity and get to know yourself better. 

Psychotherapy is an ongoing process that often lasts years. It addresses mental, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect your quality of life or hold you back. 

Are there different types of psychotherapy?

The Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services team offers several types of psychotherapy, including:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured type of psychotherapy focused on goal setting. It teaches you to identify unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors so you can maintain a more positive mindset and make better decisions. 

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

DBT is similar to CBT but is typically prescribed to people with intense emotions. More specifically, it holds space for these emotions while teaching you how to regulate them. DBT often involves one-on-one counseling sessions and group therapy.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)

IPT is a type of psychotherapy that provides short-term treatment for interpersonal problems or unresolved emotional issues. For example, the team might recommend IPT if you’re going through a divorce or feeling overwhelmed by grief after the death of a loved one. IPT teaches you how to express emotions healthily and improve communication.

Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy explores how your unconscious affects your conscious mind. It examines the relationship between your childhood and your emotions, mood, and behaviors. 

Should I consider psychotherapy?

Consider psychotherapy at Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services if you:

• Have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy
• Feel negative most days
• Feel overwhelmed by life, and it impacts your mood and daily functioning
• Have persistently low self-esteem or low confidence
• Struggle to deal with stress
• Find yourself withdrawing from friendships and other social activities

Psychotherapy provides an easy and effective way to address these and other issues head-on. It’s a judgment-free environment where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and make sense of them. 

Call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services to schedule a psychotherapy consultation, or book your appointment online today. 

Psychotherapy provides a safe space for you to confront unhealthy emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors. At Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services in Glendale, Arizona, Annalyn Rasul, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Nassif, FNP-C, offer several types of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT). Call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services to schedule a psychotherapy appointment or book an appointment online today.