Psychotherapy is one of the primary treatments for those struggling with a mental health condition. It serves as a safe and comfortable place for you to openly share your feelings. At Dodini Behavioral Health in Arlington, Virginia, Aaron Dodini, MS, MA, PhD, is an experienced family therapist who provides psychotherapy to help patients struggling with mental health concerns. To schedule your psychotherapy consultation, call the office or book an appointment online today.
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is one of the treatments mental health professionals use to help you understand your mental health condition.
During therapy, you and your therapist talk about your condition and how it affects your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Then, you work with your therapist to develop skills that help you take control of your life and strategies that help you deal with difficult life situations and stressors.
Dodini Behavioral Health takes an innovative and unique approach to psychotherapy, focusing on a long-term strategy for improving your mental and emotional well-being.
Dodini Behavioral Health uses many forms of psychotherapy to meet a wide range of needs. The types of psychotherapy available include:
With individual psychotherapy you work one-on-one with your therapist, discussing your mental well-being and developing techniques to improve how you feel.
Dodini Behavioral Health provides co-therapy for couples and family counseling. This type of psychotherapy allows you to work with your partner or family in a safe setting to address your issues and goals.
Group psychotherapy is a professionally led group that includes people struggling with the same mental health issues as you. You work together, sharing experiences that may help you learn new ways of coping.
This type of psychotherapy also helps you feel less alone and gives you an opportunity to practice your social and communication skills.
For most patients who participate in psychotherapy at Dodini Behavioral Health, individual counseling is the first step. Once you feel comfortable, you can start co-therapy or group counseling.
The therapists at Dodini Behavioral Health find that when you work with others you reach your goals and maintain lasting benefits.
Dodini Behavioral Health provides psychotherapy to treat many types of mental health needs. Your therapist conducts a thorough psychological examination at your initial consultation to determine the best treatment.
You may benefit from psychotherapy if you’re struggling with:
Dodini Behavioral Health provides psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents. They work with your primary care provider to ensure you get the support you need from your entire health care team. Psychotherapy may be done in person or virtually.
To learn more about psychotherapy at Dodini Behavioral Health and how it can benefit you, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.