individual therapy

One-on-one treatment

Individual therapy is mental health treatment conducted one-on-one between a therapist and client, as opposed to group or family therapy.

The format allows for focused attention on personal issues, with sessions typically lasting about an hour: She's been in individual therapy for her anxiety.

Also called one-on-one therapy.

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participant structure

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Communal psychological treatment

group counseling · group sessions · family therapy · couples therapy · support groups

treatment modality

individual therapyuntreated

Not given care

self-help · peer support · peer counseling · bibliotherapy · watchful waiting

relational focus

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Joint sessions for partners

marriage counseling · family therapy · relationship counseling · marital therapy

Family

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