Psychotherapy

More than 25% of American adults experience mental disorders like depression and anxiety in any given year. You may be dealing with the symptoms of a mental health issue, need support in work or family relationships, or to recover from a major life event. Caroline Bjorkman, DO, at Mind Space Wellness, LLC, provides expert psychotherapy care at locations in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and the Upper West Side area of Manhattan in New York City. Treating patients aged 12 and older, the practice offers several psychotherapy options to encourage your mental health. Call the practice or book a consultation online today. 

What is psychotherapy? 

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy where your provider works with you in an individual or group setting to alleviate sadness, unhealthy thinking, and behaviors and improve your quality of life. 

Your provider creates a safe space for you to share any mental and physical symptoms, daily struggles, or overarching issues you’re dealing with. They use specific techniques to help you improve your overall wellness, better your communication skills, manage your behavior and find joy. 

At Mind Space Wellness, LLC, your provider always honors confidentiality, and you can collaborate with them to determine the frequency and duration of your sessions.

What does psychotherapy treat? 

Psychotherapy treatment may be right for you if you’re: 

• Dealing with a mental health issue like depression, anxiety, or ADHD
• Coping with loss or grief 
• Experiencing unexplained sleep loss, weight changes, or fatigue
• Experiencing hopelessness, excessive worry, or irritability 
• Coping with stress 
• Experiencing family, work, or romantic relationship issues 

Your provider may diagnose you with a mental health disorder and decide if medication would be useful in combination with psychotherapy. 

What are the types of psychotherapy? 

Depending on your mental health needs, your provider may recommend certain types of psychotherapy or a combination of them. 

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT is a popular form of treatment for mental health disorders. Your provider works with you to understand unhealthy thinking patterns and help you gain a new perspective. They equip you with tools to approach situations, obstacles, and communication accurately. 

Dialectical behavior therapy is a particular type of CBT that helps you regulate emotions and change unwanted behavior. 

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) 
This type of short-term therapy, which often treats depression, helps you improve communication, express emotions, and mend issues in social or work settings. 

Psychodynamic therapy
During psychodynamic therapy, your provider works with you to understand how your childhood or past may be the root of your current unhealthy behaviors. This can help you understand unconscious cycles and create conscious, mature ways of approaching life. 

Supportive therapy
With supportive therapy, your provider helps you understand any mental illness you’re struggling with and how to navigate it day-to-day. They improve your confidence and stress levels, tackle anxiety, and provide you with coping mechanisms. 

Your provider may also recommend animal-assisted therapy, creative arts therapy, or for teens, a form of play therapy. 

Reach out by phone or schedule an appointment online if you’re interested in hearing more about psychotherapy at Mind Space Wellness, LLC, today.