Treatments

Treatment approaches

Understand the main therapies and levels of care, what they help with, and what to expect.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) What CBT is, how it works, the conditions it helps, and what to expect in treatment — a clear, plain-language guide.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — what it is, who it helps, the four skill areas it teaches, and what to expect in treatment.
EMDR EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — what it is, who it helps, the eight phases, and what to expect in trauma treatment.
Spravato / Ketamine Therapy Spravato (esketamine) and ketamine for depression — what they are, how they are used for treatment-resistant depression, and important safety context.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) — what it is, how it is used for treatment-resistant depression, what a course involves, and safety context.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) — the first-line therapy for OCD: what it is, how it works, and what to expect in treatment.
Rapid Resolution Therapy Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) — what it is, what it claims to treat, how its evidence base compares to established trauma therapies, and what to consider.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Inpatient vs outpatient mental health care — the difference, where each fits on the continuum of care, and how to tell which level you may need.
IOP vs PHP IOP vs PHP — how intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs compare on hours, intensity, and who each level fits.
Residential Treatment Residential mental health treatment — what it is, who it helps, how it differs from hospital inpatient care, and what to expect during a stay.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) — what they are, who they help, the structure and hours, and what to expect while living at home.
Treatment finder Answer a few questions to narrow down the levels of care worth exploring.