Therapy & treatment

Therapy

How different therapy approaches work, what they help with and how to choose — explained in plain language.

Approaches

Therapy approaches

Evidence-based therapies and how they work.

  • CBT

    The most widely studied talk therapy, explained.

  • DBT

    Skills for intense emotions, distress and relationships.

  • Trauma Therapy

    Evidence-based therapies for recovering after trauma.

  • Exposure Therapy

    Gradually facing fears, with support, to reduce anxiety.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy by video, phone or messaging — how it compares.

By concern

Therapy for specific concerns

Guides

Therapy guides

  • Therapy

    CBT vs. DBT: What’s the Difference?

    Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are closely related, but they have different focuses and structures. Here’s how they compare.

    By ExploreMentalHealth Editorial TeamUpdated 2 min read

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Ready to find a therapist?

Compare types of care — from online therapy to psychiatry — and learn what to consider before choosing a provider.

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