{"id":6990,"date":"2016-03-16T05:30:07","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T05:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=6990"},"modified":"2022-11-11T09:45:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T09:45:23","slug":"different-types-of-therapy-and-3-common-myths-associated-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/different-types-of-therapy-and-3-common-myths-associated-with-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Therapy and 3 Common Myths Associated With It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6991 size-full\" title=\"Different types of therapy and their myths \" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/106.jpg\" alt=\"Different types of therapy and their myths \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy. There are different types of therapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through marriage counseling, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding your relationship or going your separate ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types-of-therapy\"><\/span>Types of therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are different types of therapy that are evidence-based and backed by research. Here are some of the most common but effective types of therapy.<\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Individual therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Individual therapy mainly delves into the underlying causes of recurring problems (such as unhealthy relationships or harmful behavioral patterns).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Couples therapy (marriage counseling) &ndash;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is ideal for married couples who want to learn how to work through their differences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/effective-relationship-communication-skills\/\">communicate better<\/a> and solve repeated challenges in their relationship. Types of couples therapy popular are infidelity counseling, marriage finance stress counseling, domestic violence counseling, family and marriage counseling ideally for married couples with children, sex therapy, relationship addiction or unhealthy codependency counseling and divorce prevention counseling.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Family therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Family therapy is all about treating more than one member of the family (often at the same time) to help the family resolve issues and improve interaction. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of family counseling include different types of family therapy models that are best suited to resolve family relationships, adult mental health issues, parenting challenges, building emotional skills, overcoming financial stress or aftereffects or emotional, psychological or physical abuse, creating healthy blended family or stepfamily dynamics, and supporting family members through period of separation and divorce and recognizing and combating stress-induced eating disorders.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though therapy is extremely valuable, it still remains a shrouded subject and many myths persist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These misunderstandings can often prevent people from seeking help and improving their situations with the help of&nbsp;best marriage counseling under the expert guidance of&nbsp;top-rated marriage counselors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common myths associated with therapy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different kinds of therapists dispel these myths so you can overcome mental roadblocks, social stigma, and personal reservations that hold you back. Read about them so you can make an informed decision about seeking marriage and couples counseling to save your marriage, or professional help from family or individual therapists to help you build healthy family dynamics and a positive sense of well being.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Only-crazy-couples-need-it-You-don%E2%80%99t\"><\/span>1. Only crazy couples need it. You don&rsquo;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A number of couples who are healthy, balanced and successful in their careers see therapists to help them work through a specific problem. That&rsquo;s because they need help figuring out why they are not happy about something. Other common reasons could be issues like depression, anxiety or loss of a loved one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s nothing remotely crazy about getting help by different exploring&nbsp;several types of marriage counseling and seeking formal, unbiased and professional intervention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-It%E2%80%99s-only-for-weak-people\"><\/span>2. It&rsquo;s only for weak people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38464 size-full\" title=\" it takes a strong person or couple to go to a therapist.\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Containment-and-Truth-Model-for-Marital-Therapy.jpg\" alt=\" it takes a strong person or couple to go to a therapist.\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &nbsp;In fact, according to the best marriage counselors, it takes a strong person (or couple) to go to a therapist. Only those who really want to help themselves can gather the courage to do this. A therapist can give you tools to become stronger and enable you to work through your problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-It%E2%80%99s-doesn%E2%80%99t-really-work\"><\/span>3. It&rsquo;s doesn&rsquo;t really work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &nbsp;Therapists are unbiased individuals. The best marriage therapists are impartial, neutral people who will assist you in solving your issues &ndash; and that is exactly why they can be of help! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, no therapist can claim to solve your problems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/the-8-benefits-of-online-couples-therapy\/\">benefit from therapy<\/a>, it will take a lot of work on your part &ndash; meaning, it will put you in the driving seat to make positive changes in your life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><b><b><\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-It%E2%80%99s-for-people-with-%E2%80%9Cserious%E2%80%9D-issues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4. It&rsquo;s for people with &ldquo;serious&rdquo; issues<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17976 size-full\" title=\"Some people think that you must be diagnosed with a disorder to seek any of the different types of therapy\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Couples-Therapy.jpg\" alt=\"Some people think that you must be diagnosed with a disorder to seek any of the different types of therapy\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><b><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some people think that you must be diagnosed with a disorder to seek any of the different types of therapy. Research also proves that couples wait for about six years before getting help or explore different models, approaches or types of therapy.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting escalates the problems and makes them all the more difficult to resolve. So no, you don&rsquo;t need to have &lsquo;serious&rsquo; medical issues to get help. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-It%E2%80%99s-unnecessary\"><\/span>5. It&rsquo;s unnecessary&nbsp;<b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Why does one need therapy when they can just talk to good friends? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s a belief that good friends can substitute for therapy. Of course, friends are important and one can confide in them to get support but it can never be replaced with the insight that a therapist offers in different&nbsp;types of therapy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends are definitely a close set of trustworthy individuals who care for you, know your past, and are easily accessible without having to seek an appointment. However, seeking formal intervention from a trained therapist trumps confiding into a friend.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple of things a therapist can do that a friend can not.<\/p>\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good couples therapy teaches you more than just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/seven-ways-to-make-love-grow-by-communicating-well\/\">good &ldquo;communication&rdquo; skills<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The confidentiality that a therapist provides is irreplaceable.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps you see another individual&rsquo;s perspective and teaches you that the other can be different from you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A professional expert can spot your patterns, good and bad ones. By identifying your patterns they can equip you with the discretion to employ the good patterns while sidestepping the bad ones.<\/li>\n<li>A therapist will not only problem-solve for you but also empower you with insights and tools useful in the future to reflect and find solutions on your own.<\/li>\n<li>They can help you set new goals to look forward to and work towards achieving a more rewarding life.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, there must be no stigma attached to getting help and resolving conflict. Get help whenever you feel you need to reach out! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy. There are different types of therapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Through marriage counseling, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding your relationship or going your separate ways. Types of therapy There are different types of therapy that are evidence-based and backed by research. Here are some of the most common but effective types of therapy. Individual therapy &ndash; Individual therapy mainly delves into the underlying causes of recurring problems (such as unhealthy relationships or harmful behavioral patterns). Couples <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1419,"featured_media":6991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[2668],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6990"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6990"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7054,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6990\/revisions\/7054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}