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Millions of Americans have found relief from depression and other emotional difficulties through psychotherapy.

      Even so, some people find it hard to get started or stay in psychotherapy. This brief question-and-answer guide provides some basic information to help individuals tale advantage of outpatient (non-hospital) psychotherapy.

Ask yourself these 5 questions
(and click on each question for its answer):

Why do people consider using psychotherapy?

What does research show about the
effectiveness of psychotherapy?


How do I find a Qualified Therapist?

If I begin psychotherapy, how should I try to
gain the most from it?


How can I evaluate whether the therapy is working well?

 

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