Relational Therapists in 80202
![Photo of Caroline E Yates Deffenbaugh, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80222d46-6443-4ce7-8d6f-b8e3c1f3d43b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Caroline E Yates Deffenbaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
I believe that given the safety, support, and tools, we all have an innate capacity to heal and live full lives. Our brains and bodies are designed for this purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to empower clients through relational and body-based treatments to rebuild the relationship with themselves and others. I work with clients seeking support to heal from experiences of trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as those managing burnout, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders, including those developed following sexual and intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and traumatic loss.
I believe that given the safety, support, and tools, we all have an innate capacity to heal and live full lives. Our brains and bodies are designed for this purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to empower clients through relational and body-based treatments to rebuild the relationship with themselves and others. I work with clients seeking support to heal from experiences of trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as those managing burnout, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders, including those developed following sexual and intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and traumatic loss.
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Kalen Koch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. I’m here to empower you in increasing self-awareness, improving your ability to truly feel and release emotions, and learning how to attune to both yourself and others. I meet each person with an open and nonjudgmental presence while blending together different modalities including emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and the brain-body relational therapy of brainspotting (BSP). I integrate the approaches that best fit the needs of the person(s) in front of me.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. I’m here to empower you in increasing self-awareness, improving your ability to truly feel and release emotions, and learning how to attune to both yourself and others. I meet each person with an open and nonjudgmental presence while blending together different modalities including emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and the brain-body relational therapy of brainspotting (BSP). I integrate the approaches that best fit the needs of the person(s) in front of me.
![Photo of Natalie Worobel, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/df63576a-3c63-4ed6-85c1-639385ee8823/2/320x400.jpeg)
Natalie Worobel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
Therapy with me is insight oriented, relational, and skills-based.
My therapeutic skills cover a wide variety of areas, but are particularly well suited to help those who want to actualize their full potential, become more Empowered, and for those with Internet Addiction (video game addiction, porn addiction, social media addiction, and spending/gambling addiction). Engaging in therapy with me can help you develop more agency and set you on the path to becoming who you want to be. Typical areas of focus in therapy include improving relationship/communication skills, reducing anxiety/depression, living more authentically, developing better balance, setting boundaries, and becoming more assertive.
Therapy with me is insight oriented, relational, and skills-based.
My therapeutic skills cover a wide variety of areas, but are particularly well suited to help those who want to actualize their full potential, become more Empowered, and for those with Internet Addiction (video game addiction, porn addiction, social media addiction, and spending/gambling addiction). Engaging in therapy with me can help you develop more agency and set you on the path to becoming who you want to be. Typical areas of focus in therapy include improving relationship/communication skills, reducing anxiety/depression, living more authentically, developing better balance, setting boundaries, and becoming more assertive.
![Photo of Shannon Kinsey, MA, LPC , Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38410101-b102-47b4-b477-ccc59b625cca/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shannon Kinsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
I concentrate on intersubjective and relational techniques.
I use a strengths-based approach, with an integrative and multicultural model, bringing both evidenced-based practices while remaining person-centered empowering you to guide your treatment. I want to work collaboratively with you to help you understand and change the patterns in your life that may be holding you back. Whether it is due to mental health struggles, past trauma, life transitions, daily endeavors, confidence, or relational issues, I want to aid in finding solutions. You don't have to navigate this alone any longer, let's work together towards your goals and growth you have been striving for.
I concentrate on intersubjective and relational techniques.
I use a strengths-based approach, with an integrative and multicultural model, bringing both evidenced-based practices while remaining person-centered empowering you to guide your treatment. I want to work collaboratively with you to help you understand and change the patterns in your life that may be holding you back. Whether it is due to mental health struggles, past trauma, life transitions, daily endeavors, confidence, or relational issues, I want to aid in finding solutions. You don't have to navigate this alone any longer, let's work together towards your goals and growth you have been striving for.
![Photo of Emily Forse, LPCC, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9863983-16ba-498c-bcce-e4f13cc7ccf0/5/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I work to support clients in developing an increasingly complex and embodied understanding of themselves in the context of the relationships and systems that they interact with. Through our work together, clients can expect to uncover habitual patterns of behavior that interfere with living the life they want, and over time to experience an increased sense of choice and flexibility in their actions. I aim to support individuals in developing a greater sense of comfort with themselves, and an increased ability to cope with the inevitable challenges that life offers.
Welcome! My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I work to support clients in developing an increasingly complex and embodied understanding of themselves in the context of the relationships and systems that they interact with. Through our work together, clients can expect to uncover habitual patterns of behavior that interfere with living the life they want, and over time to experience an increased sense of choice and flexibility in their actions. I aim to support individuals in developing a greater sense of comfort with themselves, and an increased ability to cope with the inevitable challenges that life offers.
![Photo of Jennifer Stridh, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a60a9787-35e0-43ca-a752-e43b6a706cfe/1/320x400.jpeg)
As an attachment and trauma-informed therapist, I am interested in how relationships affect change and draw from relational models of treatment.
Many aspects of life can be difficult, recurring and even intolerable. Hope or frustration may have led you to seek therapy, in pursuit of changes that continue to mystify you. Therapy can offer support in making clearer sense of what it is you are experiencing in your life and relationships, working towards adjustments that create new possibilities and insights. Sometimes things don't change, though, and you may have to contend with that powerlessness too. In therapy together, we can use our working relationship to explore challenges and hopes you are facing, developing new capacities for navigating life and relationships.
As an attachment and trauma-informed therapist, I am interested in how relationships affect change and draw from relational models of treatment.
Many aspects of life can be difficult, recurring and even intolerable. Hope or frustration may have led you to seek therapy, in pursuit of changes that continue to mystify you. Therapy can offer support in making clearer sense of what it is you are experiencing in your life and relationships, working towards adjustments that create new possibilities and insights. Sometimes things don't change, though, and you may have to contend with that powerlessness too. In therapy together, we can use our working relationship to explore challenges and hopes you are facing, developing new capacities for navigating life and relationships.
![Photo of Laura Reid Harris, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9e3849d-5b16-4191-9d49-0e99e58717de/2/320x400.jpeg)
My therapeutic style is very relational, and I welcome discussions of any and all aspects of your identity in our work together.
Licensed in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Colorado, New Mexico, and PSYPACT member. Therapy can be helpful at anytime in your life, but it could be particularly important for you now, when so many of us are experiencing heightened emotions. Whether you're suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship struggles, or other concerns, we can work together to understand the underlying causes for your symptoms and help you pursue your inner truth and liberation.
My therapeutic style is very relational, and I welcome discussions of any and all aspects of your identity in our work together.
Licensed in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Colorado, New Mexico, and PSYPACT member. Therapy can be helpful at anytime in your life, but it could be particularly important for you now, when so many of us are experiencing heightened emotions. Whether you're suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship struggles, or other concerns, we can work together to understand the underlying causes for your symptoms and help you pursue your inner truth and liberation.
![Photo of Colby Bruner, MS, LCMFT, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30970d90-8e09-46f1-b53e-aeb5cffad9f9/2/320x400.png)
Colby Bruner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
Many people struggle with feeling like they need to push through and avoid the hurt and stress they’ve been carrying to be strong. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and truly see and hear your story. You don't need a reason to start therapy, sometimes you just need someone to talk with and process life and all of its twists and turns. As an attachment therapist, we’ll look at how your symptoms are not a reflection of some personal flaw, but rather as a symptom of a larger relational problem. My goal is to become a safe and consistent attachment figure for you.
Many people struggle with feeling like they need to push through and avoid the hurt and stress they’ve been carrying to be strong. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and truly see and hear your story. You don't need a reason to start therapy, sometimes you just need someone to talk with and process life and all of its twists and turns. As an attachment therapist, we’ll look at how your symptoms are not a reflection of some personal flaw, but rather as a symptom of a larger relational problem. My goal is to become a safe and consistent attachment figure for you.
![Photo of Tracy L Cobb, MA, LPC, NCC, SEP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2cdbe27b-62c7-4a93-9cb2-1046b546800c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tracy L Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
Now accepting Aetna and United. I help people who feel stunted by the lingering impact of trauma and early childhood relational wounding. I offer a welcoming space where safety and trust are imperative, inviting my clients to be truly heard and seen in a non-judgmental environment. By aligning with your innate wisdom, I offer space for clients to feel heard, empowered and supported to work through trauma and relational wounds. Together we set out on a journey to find greater flexibility and ease in life and to feel freedom and confidence to have a life worth living. Psychedelic/Peak experience integration also offered.
Now accepting Aetna and United. I help people who feel stunted by the lingering impact of trauma and early childhood relational wounding. I offer a welcoming space where safety and trust are imperative, inviting my clients to be truly heard and seen in a non-judgmental environment. By aligning with your innate wisdom, I offer space for clients to feel heard, empowered and supported to work through trauma and relational wounds. Together we set out on a journey to find greater flexibility and ease in life and to feel freedom and confidence to have a life worth living. Psychedelic/Peak experience integration also offered.
![Photo of Danielle P Carron - Integrative Psychotherapy & Nutrition Counseling, MS, MA, SEP, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fb711b0c-d6fd-4d8f-97c6-32a112c8dbfe/1/320x400.png)
Integrative Psychotherapy & Nutrition Counseling
Counselor, MS, MA, SEP, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
I look at health through the following lenses: Psychological, Emotional, Physical, Physiological, Biochemical, Nutritional, Relational, and Spiritual.
Have you tried talk therapy and haven't experienced the results you were wanting? Many people that I see have tried talk therapy for years and said that the integrative approach that they experience with me is the first time they are seeing the results that they wanted. My philosophy holds at its foundation an unshakable trust in your resilience. There is a place in everyone that is innately resilient: present, regulated, and capable of being with any pain, fear, and vulnerability. I will guide you to connect to your resilience which is an empowering way to heal, as you will leave with a greater trust in yourself. daniellecarron.com
I look at health through the following lenses: Psychological, Emotional, Physical, Physiological, Biochemical, Nutritional, Relational, and Spiritual.
Have you tried talk therapy and haven't experienced the results you were wanting? Many people that I see have tried talk therapy for years and said that the integrative approach that they experience with me is the first time they are seeing the results that they wanted. My philosophy holds at its foundation an unshakable trust in your resilience. There is a place in everyone that is innately resilient: present, regulated, and capable of being with any pain, fear, and vulnerability. I will guide you to connect to your resilience which is an empowering way to heal, as you will leave with a greater trust in yourself. daniellecarron.com
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Michelle DeCola
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202
I want to help you feel better inside. When you feel grounded, you're able to build deeper connections, resolve conflict patterns, and develop more meaning in your life. Feeling connected in relationships is an essential aspect of our emotional well being. My passion over the past 29 years, is helping clients develop relational mindfulness through exploring thoughts, feelings, past traumas, and early attachment patterns. My work is attachment-informed, IFS informed, and I'm trained in the Gottman Method. Together, we'll explore any depression and anxiety issues, strengthen self- acceptance, and build strong emotional awareness.
I want to help you feel better inside. When you feel grounded, you're able to build deeper connections, resolve conflict patterns, and develop more meaning in your life. Feeling connected in relationships is an essential aspect of our emotional well being. My passion over the past 29 years, is helping clients develop relational mindfulness through exploring thoughts, feelings, past traumas, and early attachment patterns. My work is attachment-informed, IFS informed, and I'm trained in the Gottman Method. Together, we'll explore any depression and anxiety issues, strengthen self- acceptance, and build strong emotional awareness.
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I have worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational and transitional issues, but, I am willing to work with any issue the client brings to therapy.
My approach is client centered, meaning I utilize a variety of different techniques and approaches, and it is varied depending on the client, their goals, and what works for them. I frequently assess progress with the client and adjust my approach if needed.
I have worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational and transitional issues, but, I am willing to work with any issue the client brings to therapy.
My approach is client centered, meaning I utilize a variety of different techniques and approaches, and it is varied depending on the client, their goals, and what works for them. I frequently assess progress with the client and adjust my approach if needed.
![Photo of Timothy Long, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0aa5cebd-e1aa-42b3-b8d7-7a368cb5cc36/2/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is holistic, positive and relational.
I personally suffered from severe social anxiety, chronic blushing, self-confidence and self-worth issues, also depression and complex PTSD, well up into my adult years. I know from personal experience we can heal all this and transform our lives. I am now dedicated to helping others resolve these and similar issues. My passion and expertise is helping people of all ages resolve whatever is causing them suffering or blocking their potential. Please visit my website to learn more: imaginehealing.com There you can schedule on my calendar a complimentary session so we can explore working together.
My approach is holistic, positive and relational.
I personally suffered from severe social anxiety, chronic blushing, self-confidence and self-worth issues, also depression and complex PTSD, well up into my adult years. I know from personal experience we can heal all this and transform our lives. I am now dedicated to helping others resolve these and similar issues. My passion and expertise is helping people of all ages resolve whatever is causing them suffering or blocking their potential. Please visit my website to learn more: imaginehealing.com There you can schedule on my calendar a complimentary session so we can explore working together.
![Photo of Tammany Girten, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/453be8a2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is relational, compassionate, and curious.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
My approach is relational, compassionate, and curious.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
![Photo of Dr. Laurie Crider, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/533ffc1d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you want to feel better? Are you interested in gaining insight into why you feel the way you do and open to trying new behaviors that lead to a greater sense of well being and inner peace? My treatment approach involves providing a safe, nonjudgemental environment while taking an in-depth life history in order to arrive at a greater understanding of what is currently causing your problems and relational patterns. How we move forward is individualized based on your treatment goals and history. Having over 25 years of clinical experience helps me get to the root of your problems quickly.
Do you want to feel better? Are you interested in gaining insight into why you feel the way you do and open to trying new behaviors that lead to a greater sense of well being and inner peace? My treatment approach involves providing a safe, nonjudgemental environment while taking an in-depth life history in order to arrive at a greater understanding of what is currently causing your problems and relational patterns. How we move forward is individualized based on your treatment goals and history. Having over 25 years of clinical experience helps me get to the root of your problems quickly.
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Alex Artio - Four Elements Counseling
Counselor, JD, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202
The power of the spoken word, and understanding its limits . . . Incorporating and expanding the impact of talk therapy to include somatic and relational components . . . Collaboration as the path to change and growth . . . I bring this frame to my practice of psychotherapy. If invited, I will join you in your search, as you find and open the doors that beckon to you, or that feel elusive. I am committed to social justice and deep ecology, and maintain awareness of the impacts of privilege, especially my own, and of systems of oppression.
The power of the spoken word, and understanding its limits . . . Incorporating and expanding the impact of talk therapy to include somatic and relational components . . . Collaboration as the path to change and growth . . . I bring this frame to my practice of psychotherapy. If invited, I will join you in your search, as you find and open the doors that beckon to you, or that feel elusive. I am committed to social justice and deep ecology, and maintain awareness of the impacts of privilege, especially my own, and of systems of oppression.
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Hello! My name is RuthAnn, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who believes there are many ways to “do therapy” well. Therapy can be brief and educational; therapy can be ongoing and more relational; or therapy can be intermittent with “episodes of care” here and there as needed. I have seen all these approaches work with the people I have supported over the years. Therapy should be tailored. By taking a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to health and well-being, my goal is to collaborate with you as we figure out what is going on, and what will be most helpful next. Then we make it happen!
Hello! My name is RuthAnn, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who believes there are many ways to “do therapy” well. Therapy can be brief and educational; therapy can be ongoing and more relational; or therapy can be intermittent with “episodes of care” here and there as needed. I have seen all these approaches work with the people I have supported over the years. Therapy should be tailored. By taking a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to health and well-being, my goal is to collaborate with you as we figure out what is going on, and what will be most helpful next. Then we make it happen!
![Photo of Jessica Jimenez, LCSW, MSW, MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ed132f7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202
My style is eclectic, drawing from humanistic and relational approaches, driven by family systems therapy, internal systems systems therapy, psychodynamic, functional, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral lenses.
Collaboratively, we focus on healing, resilience, and reconnection. Feeling ashamed is scary and overwhelming. These feelings are more common than we admit and stem from a variety of factors. It makes sense to respond to unpleasant emotions by burying, avoiding, or resisting. If unprocessed, these beliefs impact our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and lives--leaving us repeating painful patterns and shaping our perceptions and relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.
My style is eclectic, drawing from humanistic and relational approaches, driven by family systems therapy, internal systems systems therapy, psychodynamic, functional, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral lenses.
Collaboratively, we focus on healing, resilience, and reconnection. Feeling ashamed is scary and overwhelming. These feelings are more common than we admit and stem from a variety of factors. It makes sense to respond to unpleasant emotions by burying, avoiding, or resisting. If unprocessed, these beliefs impact our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and lives--leaving us repeating painful patterns and shaping our perceptions and relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.
![Photo of Court Bilbrey, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5cc38bfd-d75b-4083-828c-83f7ab7e1f12/5/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with couples and individuals facing relationship transitions (divorce, coparenting, platonic partnership consideration, etc.), sexual or relational desire and orientation differences (including kink, non-monogamy, and sexual orientation, gender transitions, and more), sexual and religious trauma (for ex., "exvangelicals" and queer folks with oppression trauma), intimate partner violence trauma, healing from a breach of trust, coming out and gender exploration/transition (one or both partners), and more. I frequently work with LGBTQIA/queer couples and the parents of LGBTQIA+ youth. I do work with youth 14+.
I specialize in working with couples and individuals facing relationship transitions (divorce, coparenting, platonic partnership consideration, etc.), sexual or relational desire and orientation differences (including kink, non-monogamy, and sexual orientation, gender transitions, and more), sexual and religious trauma (for ex., "exvangelicals" and queer folks with oppression trauma), intimate partner violence trauma, healing from a breach of trust, coming out and gender exploration/transition (one or both partners), and more. I frequently work with LGBTQIA/queer couples and the parents of LGBTQIA+ youth. I do work with youth 14+.
![Photo of Frances Forgione, MSW, LCSW, LAC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4493062a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I'm only offering video sessions at this time due to travels. Over 30 years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor - CO; EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy. Rather than getting stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode, discover your authentic self. Primary specialities: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addictions, grief & loss.
I'm only offering video sessions at this time due to travels. Over 30 years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor - CO; EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy. Rather than getting stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode, discover your authentic self. Primary specialities: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addictions, grief & loss.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.