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Megan Elizabeth Irving
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136  (Online Only)
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a beneficial change. I work with individuals to help them take positive steps toward leading more fulfilling lives. When you are ready to examine your life in a safe, supportive environment, I invite you to get in touch with me. Together we'll take a look at your past in order to understand how you got to where you are presently and work to make changes that will enhance your life.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a beneficial change. I work with individuals to help them take positive steps toward leading more fulfilling lives. When you are ready to examine your life in a safe, supportive environment, I invite you to get in touch with me. Together we'll take a look at your past in order to understand how you got to where you are presently and work to make changes that will enhance your life.
(503) 451-6185 View (503) 451-6185
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Angela Lehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Not accepting new clients
Everyone deserves a supportive, engaging, and safe environment in which to reflect, grow, understand, and establish an integrated sense of self - personally, professionally, and relationally. I have worked clinically with individuals, families, and communities for over 20 years. My current practice is focused on providing clinical supervision to counselors seeking licensure in MT and OR. I also work with counselors, educators, and human service practitioners providing consultation, professional development, and support regarding mental health, resilience-building, burnout recovery and prevention, holistic self-care, and well-being.
Everyone deserves a supportive, engaging, and safe environment in which to reflect, grow, understand, and establish an integrated sense of self - personally, professionally, and relationally. I have worked clinically with individuals, families, and communities for over 20 years. My current practice is focused on providing clinical supervision to counselors seeking licensure in MT and OR. I also work with counselors, educators, and human service practitioners providing consultation, professional development, and support regarding mental health, resilience-building, burnout recovery and prevention, holistic self-care, and well-being.
(971) 270-0986 View (971) 270-0986

Online Therapists

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Melinda Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
(Now providing supervision for associate counselors) I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have achieved a certification as a sex therapist since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
(Now providing supervision for associate counselors) I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have achieved a certification as a sex therapist since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
(503) 406-8848 View (503) 406-8848
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Wishing Wellness Counseling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gresham, OR 97030
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
(503) 966-3306 View (503) 966-3306
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Greta Reitinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239  (Online Only)
I work with individual adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty and interpersonal struggles. Some clients I work with seek a respectful, supportive helper outside their everyday life, sometimes during a life transition or existential choice point. Other clients I work with seek focused assistance with moving forward in a healthy way after a traumatic event (or traumatic childhood).
I work with individual adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty and interpersonal struggles. Some clients I work with seek a respectful, supportive helper outside their everyday life, sometimes during a life transition or existential choice point. Other clients I work with seek focused assistance with moving forward in a healthy way after a traumatic event (or traumatic childhood).
(503) 832-6173 View (503) 832-6173
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Courtney Greif
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
McMinnville, OR 97128  (Online Only)
I work in session to address emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and interpersonal relationships, and use mindfulness and other tools that many people have found help them cope with challenging life circumstances.
My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.
I work in session to address emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and interpersonal relationships, and use mindfulness and other tools that many people have found help them cope with challenging life circumstances.
My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.
(360) 858-8005 View (360) 858-8005
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Aspen Romriell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213
I theoretically lean towards using Narrative Family Therapy and Experiential Therapy, while also including knowledge from my interest in neuroscience by incorporating Interpersonal Neurobiology.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we will work together to navigate the relational and systemic struggles that you may be facing. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent, especially autistic and ADHD individuals, in a way that is affirming to your identities. I aim to be understanding of your neurotype and to work with your needs.
I theoretically lean towards using Narrative Family Therapy and Experiential Therapy, while also including knowledge from my interest in neuroscience by incorporating Interpersonal Neurobiology.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we will work together to navigate the relational and systemic struggles that you may be facing. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent, especially autistic and ADHD individuals, in a way that is affirming to your identities. I aim to be understanding of your neurotype and to work with your needs.
(971) 299-8615 View (971) 299-8615
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Isaiah Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
(971) 328-4684 View (971) 328-4684
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Jane Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97230  (Online Only)
I work with my clients in a collaborative and interpersonal way, and I use my training and expertise to help us form a challenging therapeutic relationship that impacts us both.
Let’s face it- deciding to seek therapy often feels pretty scary. It takes courage, and sometimes desperation, to walk into this unfamiliar relationship. Navigating life's losses and transitions is one of our most challenging tasks, and sometimes we need help steering the boat. I enjoy working with adults who are ready to explore their inner world of experience and outer world in relationship with others. That might mean help with various life transitions and losses, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. A former nurse, I also work with many health care professionals, and clients who suffer from chronic and acute illness.
I work with my clients in a collaborative and interpersonal way, and I use my training and expertise to help us form a challenging therapeutic relationship that impacts us both.
Let’s face it- deciding to seek therapy often feels pretty scary. It takes courage, and sometimes desperation, to walk into this unfamiliar relationship. Navigating life's losses and transitions is one of our most challenging tasks, and sometimes we need help steering the boat. I enjoy working with adults who are ready to explore their inner world of experience and outer world in relationship with others. That might mean help with various life transitions and losses, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. A former nurse, I also work with many health care professionals, and clients who suffer from chronic and acute illness.
(503) 877-1568 View (503) 877-1568
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Dr. Erin Fettes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97210
Waitlist for new clients
I know that you’d like to be fully yourself, in deep connection with others and aligned with your highest sense of purpose and wellbeing. This can be challenging when traumas, interpersonal/societal harms and expectations keep you frozen, isolated, and unseen, without compassionate spaces to melt, connect and be witnessed. I focus on facilitating insight into self, relationships, early-life attachments, formative experiences, traumatic events. I draw from a variety of psychotherapy practices, including EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, DBT, CPT, and an integrative focus on relationship skills, emotions and emotional processing.
I know that you’d like to be fully yourself, in deep connection with others and aligned with your highest sense of purpose and wellbeing. This can be challenging when traumas, interpersonal/societal harms and expectations keep you frozen, isolated, and unseen, without compassionate spaces to melt, connect and be witnessed. I focus on facilitating insight into self, relationships, early-life attachments, formative experiences, traumatic events. I draw from a variety of psychotherapy practices, including EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, DBT, CPT, and an integrative focus on relationship skills, emotions and emotional processing.
(503) 386-4370 View (503) 386-4370
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Robert Poe
Psychologist, PsyD, Coach
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209  (Online Only)
Working with me will improve your understanding of interpersonal dynamics, and how your individual personality patterns can interact with and influence this process.
Taking new clients. My niche is working with individuals in the STEM field, (science, technology, engineering, and math). I enjoy working with individuals in this field because I feel there is a real need helping people navigate the complexities they face in both work and personal relationships. In other words, help them solve their, "work problems," that come with navigating particular personality dynamics in the workplace. We also focus on areas which define your personal relationships. Therapy can provide learning that can help you feel more integrated, aware, and effective in life.
Working with me will improve your understanding of interpersonal dynamics, and how your individual personality patterns can interact with and influence this process.
Taking new clients. My niche is working with individuals in the STEM field, (science, technology, engineering, and math). I enjoy working with individuals in this field because I feel there is a real need helping people navigate the complexities they face in both work and personal relationships. In other words, help them solve their, "work problems," that come with navigating particular personality dynamics in the workplace. We also focus on areas which define your personal relationships. Therapy can provide learning that can help you feel more integrated, aware, and effective in life.
(503) 213-9208 View (503) 213-9208
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Carl Jensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
We can address whatever is causing you distress, including social or interpersonal behavior patterns that have not been working, or family of origin issues.
"...Psychotherapy...is as varied as human individuals. Treat every patient as individual as possible...the solution of the problem is always an individual one," wrote CG Jung. While living our lives we all go through periods of struggle and difficulty. From time to time help is needed in the form of counseling to assimilate and integrate the problems, and/or otherwise painful emotions. My approach to therapy is humanistic and client centered. I value each person as an individual. I will work collaboratively with you to nurture and support the healing and changes you envision for yourself.
We can address whatever is causing you distress, including social or interpersonal behavior patterns that have not been working, or family of origin issues.
"...Psychotherapy...is as varied as human individuals. Treat every patient as individual as possible...the solution of the problem is always an individual one," wrote CG Jung. While living our lives we all go through periods of struggle and difficulty. From time to time help is needed in the form of counseling to assimilate and integrate the problems, and/or otherwise painful emotions. My approach to therapy is humanistic and client centered. I value each person as an individual. I will work collaboratively with you to nurture and support the healing and changes you envision for yourself.
(971) 803-3641 View (971) 803-3641
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Gabriel V Trees
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215
Are you looking to strengthen your relationship and improve communication? Would you like support in navigating interpersonal challenges and conflict with greater ease? Whether you are in a committed relationship and experiencing difficulties, breaking up, navigating a new relationship - or want to be in a relationship and don't know where to start - There is hope. I'm here to help you with the skills and tools necessary to create more satisfying relationships.
Are you looking to strengthen your relationship and improve communication? Would you like support in navigating interpersonal challenges and conflict with greater ease? Whether you are in a committed relationship and experiencing difficulties, breaking up, navigating a new relationship - or want to be in a relationship and don't know where to start - There is hope. I'm here to help you with the skills and tools necessary to create more satisfying relationships.
(503) 647-6597 View (503) 647-6597
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Jamie Young
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215  (Online Only)
I also enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students, and I have extensive experience working with people recovering from experiences of interpersonal violence and oppressive experiences.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I’m glad that you’re seeking well-deserved support on your journey through life. I enjoy cocreating a therapy space that is uniquely tailored to you, aligned with your goals and values. I view therapy as a place to reflect on experiences, beliefs, and aspirations in order to gain more clarity about our self so that we find acceptance and implement change. I prioritize ethical and compassionate care for clients helping you to tap into your inner wisdom for sustainable growth. I celebrate diversity and engage from a respectful and humble position, always striving to learn and to take accountability.
I also enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students, and I have extensive experience working with people recovering from experiences of interpersonal violence and oppressive experiences.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I’m glad that you’re seeking well-deserved support on your journey through life. I enjoy cocreating a therapy space that is uniquely tailored to you, aligned with your goals and values. I view therapy as a place to reflect on experiences, beliefs, and aspirations in order to gain more clarity about our self so that we find acceptance and implement change. I prioritize ethical and compassionate care for clients helping you to tap into your inner wisdom for sustainable growth. I celebrate diversity and engage from a respectful and humble position, always striving to learn and to take accountability.
(971) 340-2659 View (971) 340-2659
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Edward H Rico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMHC, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
Only accepting IHN and cash online clients. Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
Only accepting IHN and cash online clients. Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
(541) 237-1591 View (541) 237-1591
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Sarah Zamiska Dover LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
My approach is an integrative blend of psychodynamic, interpersonal, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques.
Well hello! My name is Sarah Dover and my pronouns are she and her. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2016. I have learned and experienced profound growth (both professionally and personally) while working alongside and supporting clients in spaces filled with grief, trauma and crisis, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, and relational problems. I have worked both in a clinic setting and within the community.
My approach is an integrative blend of psychodynamic, interpersonal, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques.
Well hello! My name is Sarah Dover and my pronouns are she and her. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2016. I have learned and experienced profound growth (both professionally and personally) while working alongside and supporting clients in spaces filled with grief, trauma and crisis, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, and relational problems. I have worked both in a clinic setting and within the community.
(971) 260-4698 View (971) 260-4698
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Torrey Thille
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213  (Online Only)
I utilize techniques from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused therapies.
Focusing on supporting black and brown adolescents, youth adults and families navigate life obstacles while learning and developing skills to increase whole body wellness. I aim to provide an empowering environment for self-discovery, healing, and growth so that you can evolve and thrive. Do you want to process life experiences, unresolved issues, including trauma, grief, loss, illness? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or other unwanted emotions?
I utilize techniques from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused therapies.
Focusing on supporting black and brown adolescents, youth adults and families navigate life obstacles while learning and developing skills to increase whole body wellness. I aim to provide an empowering environment for self-discovery, healing, and growth so that you can evolve and thrive. Do you want to process life experiences, unresolved issues, including trauma, grief, loss, illness? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or other unwanted emotions?
(503) 243-3565 View (503) 243-3565
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Delores Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gearhart, OR 97138
I am here to help you improve your quality of life, your interpersonal relationships, and discover positive change.
When someone comes to therapy they want to feel heard. They want to feel safe. They want to know someone cares and can help them. They want to talk to someone who has the experience and skills to be present to their difficulties and who can bring about healing and resolution. Therapy is a unique human relationship based on compassion, empathy, and mutual collaboration.
I am here to help you improve your quality of life, your interpersonal relationships, and discover positive change.
When someone comes to therapy they want to feel heard. They want to feel safe. They want to know someone cares and can help them. They want to talk to someone who has the experience and skills to be present to their difficulties and who can bring about healing and resolution. Therapy is a unique human relationship based on compassion, empathy, and mutual collaboration.
(971) 251-4526 View (971) 251-4526
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Alex Franjola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
It takes courage to be vulnerable and admit when things do not feel right in our emotional, physical and interpersonal health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
It takes courage to be vulnerable and admit when things do not feel right in our emotional, physical and interpersonal health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
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Jason Durtschi, LCSW (Tree of Life Counseling)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97227
I work together with my clients toward more self-compassion, awareness, and understanding. These bring about lasting positive change. I treat a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, interpersonal issues (i.e. couples counseling), psycho-spiritual/religious conflicts and abuse, sexuality, and pragmatic life-coaching, to name a few. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT community, some "out," others not; some religious, others not. I use Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) when indicated, coupled with mindfulness techniques. I also explore with my clients deeper-seated issues, including exploring our "shadows" and the roots of addiction and shame. I serve adolescents and adults.
I work together with my clients toward more self-compassion, awareness, and understanding. These bring about lasting positive change. I treat a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, interpersonal issues (i.e. couples counseling), psycho-spiritual/religious conflicts and abuse, sexuality, and pragmatic life-coaching, to name a few. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT community, some "out," others not; some religious, others not. I use Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) when indicated, coupled with mindfulness techniques. I also explore with my clients deeper-seated issues, including exploring our "shadows" and the roots of addiction and shame. I serve adolescents and adults.
(202) 813-1499 View (202) 813-1499

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Interpersonal Therapists

Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.

How long does interpersonal therapy take?

Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.

Is interpersonal therapy effective?

Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.

What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?

Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.

Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?

Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.