Positive Psychology Therapists in Durham, NC

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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham
Counselor
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(919) 283-4343 View (919) 283-4343
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham
Counselor
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(919) 351-8903 View (919) 351-8903
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Dr. Michelle Joshua
Psychologist, PhD, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27708
I espouse a growth mindset and use positive psychology techniques to build awareness, sharpen skills, and teach new ones in the service of creating a mindset and environment to help people thrive.
Are you looking for a performance edge, to find your lost edge, or better support someone in pursuit of their goals? Whether you are an athlete, coach, high-performer, or sport parent, my clients are often looking to feel better about their performances, more self-confident, more comfortable with transitions up or down, better at navigating competition and organizational pressures, overcome/manage injury, separate identity from outcome, solidify motivation, and better support their athletes. Whether it is life affecting performance or vice-versa, you can optimize your mindset, overcome challenges, and learn skills for a lifetime.
I espouse a growth mindset and use positive psychology techniques to build awareness, sharpen skills, and teach new ones in the service of creating a mindset and environment to help people thrive.
Are you looking for a performance edge, to find your lost edge, or better support someone in pursuit of their goals? Whether you are an athlete, coach, high-performer, or sport parent, my clients are often looking to feel better about their performances, more self-confident, more comfortable with transitions up or down, better at navigating competition and organizational pressures, overcome/manage injury, separate identity from outcome, solidify motivation, and better support their athletes. Whether it is life affecting performance or vice-versa, you can optimize your mindset, overcome challenges, and learn skills for a lifetime.
(984) 464-7745 View (984) 464-7745
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Lauren Easley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713  (Online Only)
My ideal client is a person who is bravely willing to share their story with me, confronting their pasts with a willingness and readiness to make the effort to write their future in their own words.
My ideal client is a person who is bravely willing to share their story with me, confronting their pasts with a willingness and readiness to make the effort to write their future in their own words.
(919) 298-8863 View (919) 298-8863
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Evolving Life Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707  (Online Only)
Our ultimate goal is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Each therapist is an independent clinician and has an area of specialty.
Our ultimate goal is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Each therapist is an independent clinician and has an area of specialty.
(910) 460-3412 View (910) 460-3412
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Brittany Greene
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LCMHCA, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready to take control of your life? Let me work collaboratively with you to help you find answers, peace, and break free from what is holding you back. I strive to create a welcoming and safe place for my clients where you can come where and how you are, and I will meet you there. I also work to create a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard, validated, and can be vulnerable. I aim to create a positive, client-centered, holistic, and collaborative client-therapist relationship providing a climate where it is my goal to model and create a healthy relationship dynamic.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready to take control of your life? Let me work collaboratively with you to help you find answers, peace, and break free from what is holding you back. I strive to create a welcoming and safe place for my clients where you can come where and how you are, and I will meet you there. I also work to create a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard, validated, and can be vulnerable. I aim to create a positive, client-centered, holistic, and collaborative client-therapist relationship providing a climate where it is my goal to model and create a healthy relationship dynamic.
(919) 584-9765 View (919) 584-9765
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Melodie Winter
LCMHCA, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
Accepting new clients. I provide EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based solutions grounded in a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy. I work with folks experiencing anxiety and depression, burnout (the professional kind, and also the marital/relationship and parenting kind), grief and overwhelm, and issues specifically related to the female experience, including infertility, IVF, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and hormone-related mood changes. I also have a niche specialty in working with friends and family of alcoholics.
Accepting new clients. I provide EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based solutions grounded in a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy. I work with folks experiencing anxiety and depression, burnout (the professional kind, and also the marital/relationship and parenting kind), grief and overwhelm, and issues specifically related to the female experience, including infertility, IVF, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and hormone-related mood changes. I also have a niche specialty in working with friends and family of alcoholics.
(919) 705-0446 View (919) 705-0446
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Michael Raúl Brown
Counselor, MS, PhD, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having a professional guide to draw out your goals and strengths, to breathe hope into difficult times, and to assist with perspective and skills. As Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you." Come, find hope, and refuel for your journey.
Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having a professional guide to draw out your goals and strengths, to breathe hope into difficult times, and to assist with perspective and skills. As Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you." Come, find hope, and refuel for your journey.
(919) 759-5627 View (919) 759-5627
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Therapeutic Family Solutions, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Therapeutic Family Solutions is a group practice serving individuals, families, and couples in Roxboro, Raleigh, Durham, and all surrounding areas in NC. All of our clinicians are licensed professionals, treating those who suffer with mental health disorders, which include adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, personality disorders, traumatic stress disorders, and substance use disorders. We use CBT and other evidence based practice modalities. Our modalities are culturally comprehensive and inclusive. We provide a free phone screening to determine if we should proceed with the initial clinical assessment.
Therapeutic Family Solutions is a group practice serving individuals, families, and couples in Roxboro, Raleigh, Durham, and all surrounding areas in NC. All of our clinicians are licensed professionals, treating those who suffer with mental health disorders, which include adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, personality disorders, traumatic stress disorders, and substance use disorders. We use CBT and other evidence based practice modalities. Our modalities are culturally comprehensive and inclusive. We provide a free phone screening to determine if we should proceed with the initial clinical assessment.
(984) 789-5621 View (984) 789-5621
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Briana J. Yarber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704  (Online Only)
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
(984) 214-8259 View (984) 214-8259
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Kaci Krpec
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Hello, I’m Kaci, a therapist dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome. My practice is open to individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who are motivated to make a change in their lives. In my approach to therapy, I prioritize building a genuine connection with each client. I believe in the power of a compassionate, thoughtful, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we will explore your unique story, working collaboratively to address the challenges you face and celebrate your strengths.
Hello, I’m Kaci, a therapist dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome. My practice is open to individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who are motivated to make a change in their lives. In my approach to therapy, I prioritize building a genuine connection with each client. I believe in the power of a compassionate, thoughtful, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we will explore your unique story, working collaboratively to address the challenges you face and celebrate your strengths.
(984) 459-7744 View (984) 459-7744
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Erin Moore
Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
My goal is to provide a relationship which you may use for personal growth. Whether it's post-partum support, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction or trauma, I partner with you when life becomes un-manageable to work towards positive change. Whether it's post-partum support, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction or trauma, I partner with you when life becomes un-manageable to work towards positive change. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth.
My goal is to provide a relationship which you may use for personal growth. Whether it's post-partum support, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction or trauma, I partner with you when life becomes un-manageable to work towards positive change. Whether it's post-partum support, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction or trauma, I partner with you when life becomes un-manageable to work towards positive change. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth.
(984) 355-9580 View (984) 355-9580
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Crystal Waters
MS, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
(984) 400-8260 View (984) 400-8260
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Levette Scott
PhD, NCC, LCMHC, LSC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713  (Online Only)
I have a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction in Counselor Education from University of South Florida in 2013. I have over 10 years of school counseling experience, 25 years of nursing experience where two of those years were in psychiatric nursing and five years of mental health counseling. My areas of special interest and experience are working with individuals with a chronic illness, adolescent with anxiety and depressive issues, and group counseling specializations. I have also counseled children and adults with career readiness after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.
I have a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction in Counselor Education from University of South Florida in 2013. I have over 10 years of school counseling experience, 25 years of nursing experience where two of those years were in psychiatric nursing and five years of mental health counseling. My areas of special interest and experience are working with individuals with a chronic illness, adolescent with anxiety and depressive issues, and group counseling specializations. I have also counseled children and adults with career readiness after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.
(919) 739-2588 View (919) 739-2588
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Kimberly Azevedo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713  (Online Only)
Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.
Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.
(984) 217-7264 View (984) 217-7264
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Sophia Dorton Caudle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, CSAT-S, CST, CTCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
(919) 382-0288 View (919) 382-0288
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Myishanka (Mya) McMillian
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
My name is MyiShanka Mya McMillian, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Educator, & Transformation Coach. Like you, first and foremost, I am a human being with countless experiences that continue to shape life with beautiful highs and devastating lows. These extremes, coupled with my background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Trauma, and Mindfulness allow me to challenge and guide clients while relating to their struggles. With the use of counseling, I help clients recognize their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and develop a winning mindset. For more information: www.theempresshaven.org
My name is MyiShanka Mya McMillian, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Educator, & Transformation Coach. Like you, first and foremost, I am a human being with countless experiences that continue to shape life with beautiful highs and devastating lows. These extremes, coupled with my background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Trauma, and Mindfulness allow me to challenge and guide clients while relating to their struggles. With the use of counseling, I help clients recognize their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and develop a winning mindset. For more information: www.theempresshaven.org
(919) 849-3585 View (919) 849-3585
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Denise Ann Rothman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MPC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27712  (Online Only)
My name is Denise Rothman and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both SC and NJ. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental approach in working with my clients to help them achieve personal fulfillment and individual growth. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and adolescents with various difficulties including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment disorders, parenting issues, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. I am licensed in NC, SC, and NJ and I am available to provide Teletherapy to those who live in these states
My name is Denise Rothman and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both SC and NJ. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental approach in working with my clients to help them achieve personal fulfillment and individual growth. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and adolescents with various difficulties including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment disorders, parenting issues, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. I am licensed in NC, SC, and NJ and I am available to provide Teletherapy to those who live in these states
(919) 289-1296 View (919) 289-1296
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Jane C. Hollings
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, CSOTP:, NC, VA, NH
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
I work with Grief/Loss, Bipolar, Complex Trauma, PTSD, DID, Attachment Issues, ODD/Conduct Disorder Issues, Depression, Juvenile Sex Offending and Victims, EAP Referrals, Long and Short Term Therapy, Christian Counseling to those with this interest. I work with age groups from 11 years of age and up. Psycho-sexual Assessments ( sexual misbehavior) for ages 11-18 and Bio-Psycho assessments (behavior) upon request.
I work with Grief/Loss, Bipolar, Complex Trauma, PTSD, DID, Attachment Issues, ODD/Conduct Disorder Issues, Depression, Juvenile Sex Offending and Victims, EAP Referrals, Long and Short Term Therapy, Christian Counseling to those with this interest. I work with age groups from 11 years of age and up. Psycho-sexual Assessments ( sexual misbehavior) for ages 11-18 and Bio-Psycho assessments (behavior) upon request.
(919) 419-0524 x3 View (919) 419-0524 x3
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Dharma Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) I provide individual psychotherapy, viewing each individual within the context of their environment & their inner sources. I have worked at all levels of care. I appreciate collaborating with other treatment providers to provide the best care possible. In the midst of a struggle, we can often lose sight of our strengths, and I work alongside clients to re-connect to their inherent resilience/resources. I meet clients where they are and strive to create a therapeutic environment that is affirming, accepting and inclusive
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) I provide individual psychotherapy, viewing each individual within the context of their environment & their inner sources. I have worked at all levels of care. I appreciate collaborating with other treatment providers to provide the best care possible. In the midst of a struggle, we can often lose sight of our strengths, and I work alongside clients to re-connect to their inherent resilience/resources. I meet clients where they are and strive to create a therapeutic environment that is affirming, accepting and inclusive
(919) 629-0476 View (919) 629-0476
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Positive Psychology Therapists

How does positive psychology therapy work?

Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.

When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?

If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?

The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.

Is positive psychology effective in therapy?

Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.