Browse Types of Therapy
Therapists use many different approaches to support healing, growth, insight, and change. Some types of therapy are structured and skills-based, while others focus on relationships, trauma processing, body awareness, emotional patterns, identity, values, or meaning.
Use this page to explore common therapy approaches and learn how therapists describe the way they work. Select a therapy approach below to learn more and browse online therapists who use that approach.
Explore Therapy Approaches
Explore the therapy approaches below to learn what they mean and find online therapists who may fit your needs.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A values-based therapy approach that often helps clients notice difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward what matters most.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A practical therapy approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence each other.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A skills-based approach often used to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationship skills.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
A relationship-focused therapy approach that looks at emotional patterns, connection, and attachment needs.
EMDR Therapy
A therapy approach often used by trauma-informed therapists to support clients processing distressing experiences.
Gottman Method
A structured couples therapy approach that focuses on communication, conflict, friendship, and relationship patterns.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A parts-informed therapy approach that helps clients explore different parts of themselves with curiosity and compassion.
Somatic Therapy
A body-aware therapy approach that may include noticing physical sensations, nervous system responses, and patterns of stress or safety.
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