People call therapy a journey for a reason. It can be daunting just to make the leap and select a therapist, make an appointment, and go to your first session. But one session doesn’t mean you ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Techniques Patients receive DBT in individual and group treatment sessions on an outpatient basis. Treatment providers receive guidance from their peers between sessions.

A modern counseling or therapy session is flexibly structured, depending on what the client wants to work on. Most sessions have six parts, even though the parts may not be clear-cut or evident.

For example, some therapists are very active in integrating activities and between-session tasks to achieve therapy objectives. Others take a more non-directive stance as you explore together.

Learn more about common types of therapy. From cognitive behavioral therapy to group therapy and more, read up on what to expect.