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Category: Therapy Approaches

Plain-language explanations of CBT, DBT, EMDR, art therapy and other approaches.

What Happens in an Art Therapy Session? A Step-by-Step Guide

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Curious what happens in an art therapy session? Learn how sessions flow, what materials are used, what art therapy helps with, and how to prepare for your first visit.

Can CBT Help With Depression? How It Works and What to Expect

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Can CBT help with depression? Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy breaks the depression cycle, what sessions look like, how long it takes, and when to add support.

Do You Need Art Skills for Art Therapy? What to Know First

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Worried you are not artistic enough for art therapy? You do not need any art skills. Learn why the process matters more than the product and what to expect.

Who Benefits From DBT? It’s Not Only for Borderline Personality Disorder

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DBT is not only for borderline personality disorder. Learn who benefits from DBT, what its four skill areas teach, signs it may fit you, and how it works in practice.

CBT Techniques Counselors Use: A Practical Guide

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Learn the CBT techniques counselors use most, from thought records and cognitive distortions to exposure and behavioral activation, and how they help.

DBT Skills Explained Simply: The 4 Skill Areas With Examples

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DBT skills explained in plain language: learn the four skill areas, real examples like TIPP, STOP, and DEAR MAN, and how people learn and practice them.

CBT vs Talk Therapy: What’s the Difference and Which Fits You?

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CBT is a structured, skills-based form of talk therapy. Learn how it differs from open-ended counseling, how sessions feel, and how to choose the right fit.

Art Therapy for Adults vs. Children: How It Differs

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Art therapy helps both children and adults, but sessions look different by age. Learn how it is adapted, what parents should know, and where the approaches overlap.

DBT vs CBT: Key Differences and Which Is Right for You

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DBT vs CBT: learn how these related therapies differ in focus, structure, and the concerns they treat, where they overlap, and how to choose the right fit.

CBT for Anxiety: Techniques, What to Expect, and How It Helps

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Learn how CBT for anxiety works, the techniques counselors use such as exposure and cognitive restructuring, what sessions look like, and signs it is helping.

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