Psychotherapy is useful and necessary for many people. In an attempt to learn to function at a better level in ones' life, many people are interested in finding the right psychotherapist or a counselor. Psychotherapists help individuals deal with situations that occur throughout life, such as the mourning process, coping with stress, adjusting to new situations, dealing with conflicts, adjusting to traumatic situations, and many others.
Psychotherapists help people discover ways in which they are in control of their lives.
Because this is so important, and there are many options, the choice of a treatment provider in mental health needs to be made based on accurate information. The following information is brief, but designed to provide a basis for choice. Additionally, there are many degrees, including an MA, MS, PhD, PsyD, MD, EdD, MSW and others, that may be held by the provider. This will be addressed later in this article. The process of psychotherapy involves a number of different components.