Which psychotherapy approaches do we offer?
Psychotherapy isn’t one technique but a family of evidence-based methods. Some are short-term and skills-focused; others explore deeper patterns over a longer period. After getting to know you, your clinician will recommend an approach — or a blend — that fits your concerns, preferences and goals, and explain why.
Approaches our clinicians commonly draw on include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
What is psychotherapy?
How talk therapy works
Psychotherapy is treatment through conversation with a trained, licensed clinician. It helps you see how thoughts, emotions and behavior connect, and change what isn’t working. It can be used on its own or alongside medication for concerns such as:
At Calmora, psychotherapy can take place one-on-one, with a partner or as a family, in person or by telehealth. If medication might help too, our psychiatrists can work alongside your therapist, so your care stays coordinated and you don’t have to tell your story twice.
Benefits of psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is one of the most thoroughly researched treatments in mental health. For many people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety, studies show it can help as much as medication, and the skills you learn often keep helping after therapy ends.
Lasting skills
Learn strategies you can keep using long after sessions end, which can lower the chance of relapse.
Deeper self-understanding
Recognize the beliefs and early experiences that shape your reactions, and gradually loosen their hold.
Works with medication
Combine therapy with psychiatric care when helpful, with your clinicians sharing one coordinated plan.
Healthier relationships
Bring new insight and steadier emotions into how you relate to partners, family, friends and colleagues.
When to consider psychotherapy
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- Persistent sadness or emptiness
- Anxiety or panic that limits where you go or what you do
- Intrusive thoughts
- Repetitive checking or rituals
- Flashbacks or nightmares
- Old patterns repeating in relationships
- Using alcohol to cope
- Feeling stuck
In their own words
Experiences shared by our clients
Theo – project manager
Isla – ceramic artist
Rosa – teacher
Lucas – software engineer
Ivy – illustrator
Nora – writer
Owen – entrepreneur
Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions we’re often asked
Q1: Is psychotherapy different from therapy?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Psychotherapy simply refers to structured, evidence-based talk therapy delivered by a licensed mental health professional.
Q2: How do I know which approach is right for me?
You don’t need to know in advance. Your clinician will assess your needs, explain the options in plain language and adjust the approach if something isn’t helping.
Q3: Is psychotherapy evidence-based?
Yes. Approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT and EMDR have been studied extensively, and our clinicians choose methods supported by research for your specific concerns.
Q4: Can I combine therapy with medication?
Yes. Our psychiatrists offer medication management and, with your consent, coordinate closely with your therapist so both parts of your care fit together.
Q5: How often are sessions?
Most people start weekly, then move to every other week as they make progress. Some structured treatments follow a set number of sessions.
