Psychologists,clinical social workers,counselors, and certain medical professionals can offeroutpatient therapy.
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Types of Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy can takemany forms, depending on the clients needs.
Individual therapy,group therapy,family therapy, andcouples therapycan all be provided in an outpatient setting.
Assignments might include tracking thoughts and emotions,mindfulnessormeditationexercises, or trying different communication styles or conflict resolutions.
Therapists can use outpatient therapy to help with many diagnoses, includingdepression,anxiety,trauma, andstress.
Many clients can continue to work or go to school while receiving outpatient therapy services.
However, outpatient therapy can reduce an individuals risk for needing a psychiatric hospitalization or inpatient mental health services.
If you experience activesuicidal ideation, you might need a higher level of care to ensure your safety.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Your first therapy session will likely include providing information about your personal history, family history, and symptoms.
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