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What is Psychotherapy?
Myths.
Many people misunderstand what psychotherapy is or how it can help with the common problems of living: work, relationships, parenting, family transitions, grief, stress, and recovery from a variety of traumatic or difficult events and situations. Although psychotherapy is more popular and accepted today than it has been in the past, several myths endure, such as that psychotherapy is only for "crazy" people or only for the very rich. Neither of these myths are true, and in fact most people could benefit at some time in their life from the assistance that psychotherapy can give.
How it works.
Psychotherapy is a process in which a trained clinician provides support to an individual, a couple, a group, or a family to work through issues and move their living experience into a more satisfying way of being.
Typically, the client(s) and the therapist agree to meet regularly in the same location and spend time working together on the client's issue(s). Psychotherapy is confidential* and is provided in an emotionally safe, non-judgmental professional environment.
Psychotherapy can be short or long term, and can assist with growing more fully into your full, true self.
How to find out more.
For more information or to talk to a real person, call BAPS at
(510) 649-9320.
Our staff of trained and supervised interns are available to meet with you.
* Limits to confidentiality are prescribed by law in the case of child abuse reporting, elder or dependent adult abuse reporting, and reporting of client violence toward self or others.