Therapy, also referred to as psychotherapy or talk therapy, is a treatment based in dialogue between an individual and a psychologist. There are many styles of therapy that provide different approaches towards addressing a patient’s concerns.
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Seth Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, who helps people find personal growth by making important changes in their thoughts and...
Justin Laube, MD, is a board-certified integrative and internal medicine physician, a teacher, and a consultant with extensive expertise in integrative health, medical education, a...
Lauren Masopust is a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides psychotherapy to youths, adults, couples, and families. She finds her work particularly meaningful when off...
Marni Amsellem, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and writer. Her areas of specialty include health and health behavior, mental health, stress and coping, and t...
Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, is a licensed psychologist based in New Jersey who practices via telehealth in many other states. She has been on the medical staff at Robert Wood Johnso...
Chester Wu, MD, is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. He cares for patients through his private practice in Houston, where he provides evaluations, medication...
Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN, is a psychologist, nurse, and certified eating disorder specialist, and is the founder and owner of KML Psychological Services.
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