In the first episode of our miniseries on psychotherapy, we will provide an introduction to psychotherapy, one of psychiatry’s most powerful and misunderstood tools. We will discuss common misconceptions about therapy and provide you with a clear picture of what psychotherapy is and what it isn’t. We’ll discuss who goes to therapy, how to access therapy, and the most common therapeutic frameworks used in therapy including supportive/psychodynamic, CBT, DBT and ACT. Finally, we’ll identify common factors that are universal to all psychotherapies.

Photo Credit: micaeh, “sit in,” Flickr

Episode Music Credits: Javier Suárez, Tumbling Dishes, Better With Music