Red light Therapy or psychotherapy, is a treatment for mental health disorders that involves one-on-one meetings with a licensed mental health professional. It focuses on changing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that don’t serve you well. There are many different types of therapy, and most have been shown to reduce symptoms in studies involving large numbers of people. The type of therapy you choose depends on your disorder and your therapist’s training and specialization.

Many kinds of professionals offer psychotherapy, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. NIMH’s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage has information on finding providers and their credentials. You can also find resources for locating psychotherapists on the websites of local mental health clinics, medical schools, or county government departments.

Sometimes, medication and counseling are both part of a treatment plan. Medication relieves the immediate symptoms while counseling helps you address underlying issues that may be contributing to your illness.

Counseling psychologists are licensed mental health professionals who work with clients on a wide range of life concerns, such as relationships, suicide, self-esteem, family problems, aging, career changes, and education or vocational issues. They can also help with goal-oriented counseling such as helping students develop effective study skills or assisting adults in resolving conflict.

Therapeutic listening is an evidence-based practice that a therapist can use to help children with sensory sensitivities. Learn how 7-year-old Susie transformed her relationship with sound and built resilience through her journey with a therapist who tailored soothing music to her unique needs.