Treatment

Talk Therapy

Regular sessions with a trained therapist to work through emotions, thoughts and behaviors and build coping skills.

Also called: psychotherapy, counseling, therapy, individual therapy

Who Can Help with Talk Therapy?

Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Social Workers
A licensed professional who provides counseling and helps people connect with services. Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Mental Health Clinics
A clinic that provides counseling, psychiatric care and support services for mental health conditions.
Psychiatric Hospitals
A hospital, or a unit within one, that provides inpatient treatment for serious mental health conditions.
Community Health Centers
A clinic that offers primary, dental and mental health care to everyone, often with fees based on income.
VA Clinics
A Department of Veterans Affairs clinic that provides health care to eligible veterans.
Addiction Treatment Centers
A facility that treats alcohol and drug addiction through detox, residential or outpatient programs and medicine-assisted treatment.
Residential Treatment Centers
A live-in program that provides round-the-clock treatment and support for mental health conditions.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about talk therapy and what is right for you.