{"id":1571,"date":"2026-03-05T18:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2026-05-06T22:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:18:13","slug":"types-of-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/types-of-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Proven Types of Therapy That Actually Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rt-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6b5a 0%,#1565c0 100%);color:#fff;padding:48px 40px 44px;border-radius:0 0 20px 20px;margin-bottom:36px}\n.rt-hero-badge{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-radius:30px;padding:4px 16px;font-size:.72em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px}\n.rt-hero h1{font-size:2.3em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff}\n.rt-hero-meta{font-size:.88em;opacity:.85;margin-bottom:20px}\n\n\/* Byline \u2014 scoped for readability on the dark hero gradient *\/\n.rt-hero .article-byline{margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#fff;opacity:1}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-line{margin:0 0 6px 0;font-size:.92em;color:#fff;line-height:1.5}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-line strong{color:#fff;font-weight:700}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-line time{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92)}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-reviewer{margin:0;font-size:.9em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);line-height:1.5;padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25)}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-reviewer a{color:#FFD580;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;font-weight:600}\n.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-reviewer a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration-color:#FFD580}\n\n.rt-hero-stat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 22px;border-left:4px solid #FFD580}\n.rt-hero-stat strong{font-size:1.35em;display:block;margin-bottom:4px;color:#FFD580}\n@media(max-width:640px){.rt-hero{padding:30px 20px 28px}.rt-hero h1{font-size:1.7em}.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-line,.rt-hero .article-byline .byline-reviewer{font-size:.85em}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"rt-hero\">\n  <div class=\"rt-hero-badge\">Mental Health Guide<\/div>\n  <h1>7 Proven Types of Therapy That Actually Work<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"article-byline\">\n    <p class=\"byline-line\">\n      <strong>By the Resolutions Therapy Editorial Team<\/strong> &middot;\n      <time datetime=\"2026-03-05\">Published March 5, 2026<\/time> &middot;\n      <time datetime=\"2026-05-05\">Updated May 5, 2026<\/time> &middot;\n      12 min read\n    <\/p>\n    <p class=\"byline-reviewer\">\n      Clinically reviewed by\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/therapist\/dr-yolonda-farrar-psy-d-lmlp-lcac\/\" rel=\"author\">\n        Dr. Yolonda Farrar, Psy.D., LMLP, LCAC\n      <\/a>\n      &middot; Licensed Psychologist &middot; Reviewed May 5, 2026\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-hero-stat\">\n    <strong>60 million<\/strong>\n    Americans received mental health treatment in 2023 \u2014 yet 35% still report not knowing where to start. This guide changes that.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.rt-toc{background:#f0f7ff;border:1px solid #c5dcf7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin:0 0 32px}\n.rt-toc h4{color:#1565c0;font-size:1em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.rt-toc ol{margin:0;padding-left:20px}\n.rt-toc li{margin-bottom:7px;font-size:.93em}\n.rt-toc a{color:#1565c0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500}\n.rt-toc a:hover{text-decoration:underline}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"rt-toc\">\n  <h4>\ud83d\udccb In This Guide<\/h4>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-intro\">Why Choosing the Right Type of Therapy Matters<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-cbt\">CBT \u2014 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-dbt\">DBT \u2014 Dialectical Behavior Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-emdr\">EMDR \u2014 Eye Movement Desensitization &amp; Reprocessing<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-act\">ACT \u2014 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-psychodynamic\">Psychodynamic Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-sfbt\">Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-narrative\">Narrative Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-compare\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-quiz\">Find Your Best Therapy Match (Interactive)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#rt-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rt-intro\">Why Choosing the Right Type of Therapy Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking into therapy for the first time \u2014 or returning after years away \u2014 one of the first things that can stop you cold is the alphabet soup of approaches: CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, SFBT. What does any of it mean, and which one is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re not alone in that confusion. According to a 2023 Statista report, approximately <strong>60 million Americans received mental health treatment<\/strong> in the past year, yet surveys consistently show that a significant portion of people who haven&#8217;t sought help cite &#8220;not knowing where to go&#8221; as the main barrier. That gap is real \u2014 and closeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news: research is clear that the type of therapy matters, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be perfect to work. A landmark review published in <em>Psychological Medicine<\/em> (2021) analyzed 494 systematic reviews encompassing over 221,000 participants and found that cognitive behavioral approaches consistently produce meaningful benefit across diverse mental and physical health conditions. But CBT is just one of many well-validated paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e3f2fd;padding:25px;border-radius:12px;border-left:5px solid #1976d2;margin:25px 0\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0;color:#0d47a1\"><strong>Research shows:<\/strong> A 2024 study published in <em>JAMA Psychiatry<\/em> found that outpatient psychotherapy use increased significantly in the U.S. between 2018 and 2021, particularly among adults aged 18\u201344. More people than ever are choosing therapy \u2014 the question has shifted from <em>whether<\/em> to seek help to <em>which kind<\/em> to seek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide breaks down the 7 most widely used and evidence-backed types of therapy available at Resolutions Therapy in Wichita. For each approach, you&#8217;ll find what the research actually says, what conditions it&#8217;s best suited for, and what to expect in a session. We&#8217;ve also built an interactive matching tool below to help you find the best starting point for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One important note: most skilled therapists are trained in multiple modalities and will blend approaches based on your individual needs. The goal of this guide isn&#8217;t to lock you into a single box \u2014 it&#8217;s to demystify the options so you can walk into your first appointment with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 7 Proven Types of Therapy Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-91-2-1024x556.png\" alt=\"Cognitive behavioral therapy CBT session at Resolutions Therapy in Wichita KS\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-91-2-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-91-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-91-2-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-91-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.rt-card{border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:16px;padding:30px;margin:24px 0;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);position:relative;overflow:hidden}\n.rt-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:5px}\n.rt-card-cbt::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1a6b5a,#2a9d8f)}\n.rt-card-dbt::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1565c0,#1976d2)}\n.rt-card-emdr::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7b1fa2,#ab47bc)}\n.rt-card-act::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e65100,#ff9800)}\n.rt-card-psy::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#37474f,#607d8b)}\n.rt-card-sfbt::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2e7d32,#66bb6a)}\n.rt-card-nar::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#c62828,#ef5350)}\n.rt-badge{display:inline-block;padding:4px 13px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.72em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:10px}\n.rt-badge-cbt{background:#e0f2ef;color:#1a6b5a}\n.rt-badge-dbt{background:#e3f2fd;color:#1565c0}\n.rt-badge-emdr{background:#f3e5f5;color:#7b1fa2}\n.rt-badge-act{background:#fff3e0;color:#e65100}\n.rt-badge-psy{background:#eceff1;color:#37474f}\n.rt-badge-sfbt{background:#e8f5e9;color:#2e7d32}\n.rt-badge-nar{background:#ffebee;color:#c62828}\n.rt-card h3{font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 14px}\n.rt-stat{background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;font-size:.9em;color:#444;border-left:3px solid #ccc;line-height:1.6}\n.rt-stat strong{color:#1a6b5a}\n.rt-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}\n.rt-tag{background:#f0f0f0;color:#444;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.82em;font-weight:500}\n.rt-tags-label{font-size:.78em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#888;margin-bottom:8px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.rt-card{padding:22px 18px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-cbt\" id=\"rt-cbt\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-cbt\">Most Researched<\/span>\n  <h3>1. CBT \u2014 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/h3>\n  <p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the most extensively studied form of psychotherapy in the world. Developed by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1960s, it&#8217;s built on a deceptively simple premise: <strong>how you think shapes how you feel, and how you feel shapes what you do<\/strong>. By identifying and reshaping distorted thought patterns \u2014 called cognitive distortions \u2014 CBT helps break the self-reinforcing cycles that fuel anxiety, depression, and other conditions.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> A meta-analysis published in <em>PMC (NCBI)<\/em> encompassing 409 randomized controlled trials with 52,702 patients found CBT produced moderate to large effects compared to control conditions (effect size g=0.79). Approximately <strong>60% of adults receiving CBT-based psychotherapy report significant clinical improvement<\/strong>, and CBT outperforms medication alone at 6\u201312 month follow-up.<\/div>\n  <p>In a typical CBT session, you and your therapist work collaboratively to identify specific triggering thoughts, examine the evidence for and against them, and practice alternative interpretations. Homework between sessions \u2014 thought journals, behavioral experiments \u2014 is common and contributes significantly to outcomes. CBT is typically structured and time-limited, often 12\u201320 sessions, making it practical for busy lives and widely covered by insurance.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"background-color:#e8f5e9;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;border-left:5px solid #4caf50;margin:16px 0\"><p style=\"margin:0;color:#2e7d32\"><strong>Good news:<\/strong> CBT has among the lowest relapse rates of any psychological treatment. A long-term study tracking patients over 46 months found those who completed CBT maintained improvements significantly better than standard care alone.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Depression<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Anxiety Disorders<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Panic Disorder<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">OCD<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Phobias<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">PTSD<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Insomnia<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Eating Disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-dbt\" id=\"rt-dbt\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-dbt\">Emotion-Focused<\/span>\n  <h3>2. DBT \u2014 Dialectical Behavior Therapy<\/h3>\n  <p>Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the early 1990s, DBT balances two opposing ideas: <strong>accepting yourself exactly as you are, while simultaneously working to change<\/strong>. This balance \u2014 radical acceptance and active change \u2014 is what makes DBT uniquely powerful for people who feel stuck in overwhelming emotional cycles.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> A 2024 systematic review in <em>PMC<\/em> examined 18 randomized controlled trials with 1,755 participants. Most studies supported DBT&#8217;s effectiveness for BPD \u2014 particularly in <strong>reducing suicidal behavior, self-harm, and hospitalizations<\/strong>. Improvements persisted up to 24 months after treatment ended. A meta-analysis found a net benefit effect size of g=\u22120.622 for reduction in suicidal and parasuicidal behavior vs. treatment as usual.<\/div>\n  <p>Standard DBT has four components: individual therapy, skills training groups, phone coaching for crises, and a therapist consultation team. You&#8217;ll learn four core skill modules: <strong>Mindfulness<\/strong>, <strong>Distress Tolerance<\/strong>, <strong>Emotion Regulation<\/strong>, and <strong>Interpersonal Effectiveness<\/strong>. Beyond BPD, DBT has demonstrated efficacy for eating disorders, substance use, depression, and PTSD. Research from <em>PMC<\/em> (2018) notes DBT is currently the <strong>only empirically supported treatment specifically designed for borderline personality disorder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"background-color:#fff8e1;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;border-left:5px solid #ffc107;margin:16px 0\"><p style=\"margin:0;color:#f57c00\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> DBT requires significant commitment \u2014 standard treatment typically runs 6\u201312 months. However, a 2022 randomized trial in <em>Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics<\/em> found 6-month DBT was non-inferior to 12-month DBT for most patients, suggesting shorter courses work for many people.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Borderline Personality Disorder<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Self-Harm<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Suicidal Ideation<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Intense Emotions<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Eating Disorders<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Substance Use<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Chronic Depression<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-emdr\" id=\"rt-emdr\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-emdr\">Trauma-Specialized<\/span>\n  <h3>3. EMDR \u2014 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing<\/h3>\n  <p>Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1989, EMDR uses bilateral sensory stimulation (guided eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds) while a person briefly focuses on a distressing memory. The goal: help the brain do what it couldn&#8217;t do on its own \u2014 fully process and integrate a traumatic experience so it loses its emotional charge. Unlike talk therapies, EMDR doesn&#8217;t require you to describe your trauma in detail.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> EMDR is a <strong>first-line treatment for PTSD<\/strong> recommended by the WHO, APA, ISTSS, and VA\/DoD. A 2024 meta-analysis confirmed EMDR is equally effective to Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. Across RCTs, EMDR <strong>more than doubles the likelihood of losing a PTSD diagnosis<\/strong> compared to a waiting list (Risk Ratio: 2.13). Reductions in PTSD diagnosis rates range from 36% to 95% across trials.<\/div>\n  <p>EMDR follows a structured 8-phase protocol. Neuroimaging research shows EMDR reduces hyperactivity in the amygdala (the brain&#8217;s fear center) and normalizes hippocampal function \u2014 providing a biological basis for its effectiveness. At Resolutions Therapy, <strong>Shonda Moore, LSCSW<\/strong>, with over 23 years of trauma treatment experience, specializes specializes in EMDR for clients with PTSD, childhood trauma, military trauma, and complex grief.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"background-color:#e3f2fd;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;border-left:5px solid #1976d2;margin:16px 0\"><p style=\"margin:0;color:#0d47a1\"><strong>Research shows:<\/strong> A 2024 meta-analysis in <em>PMC<\/em> analyzing 25 controlled studies found EMDR produced significant reductions in depression symptoms \u2014 suggesting its reach extends well beyond its original trauma focus.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">PTSD<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Single-Incident Trauma<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Complex Trauma<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Childhood Abuse<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Grief<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Phobias<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Treatment-Resistant Depression<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-act\" id=\"rt-act\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-act\">Mindfulness-Based<\/span>\n  <h3>4. ACT \u2014 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/h3>\n  <p>ACT takes a counterintuitive stance: <strong>the goal isn&#8217;t to feel better \u2014 it&#8217;s to live better, even when you don&#8217;t feel good<\/strong>. Part of the &#8220;third wave&#8221; of cognitive behavioral therapies, ACT uses mindfulness strategies and values clarification to help people accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and commit to behaviors aligned with their deepest values. The core concept \u2014 &#8220;psychological flexibility&#8221; \u2014 is the ability to stay present, hold thoughts lightly, and move toward what matters even in discomfort.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> Multiple meta-analyses support ACT as an empirically validated treatment. Studies show ACT is particularly effective for chronic conditions where symptom elimination isn&#8217;t realistic \u2014 including chronic pain, health anxiety, and conditions where avoidance patterns are deeply entrenched. Effect sizes are comparable to CBT for anxiety and depression. The <a href=\"https:\/\/contextualscience.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association for Contextual Behavioral Science<\/a> maintains a comprehensive database of ACT research.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Chronic Pain<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Anxiety<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Depression<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Grief &#038; Loss<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Life Transitions<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Chronic Illness<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Workplace Stress<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-psy\" id=\"rt-psychodynamic\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-psy\">Insight-Oriented<\/span>\n  <h3>5. Psychodynamic Therapy<\/h3>\n  <p>Psychodynamic therapy is the modern, evidence-based descendant of psychoanalytic traditions. Its core insight: <strong>many of our present-day struggles are shaped by past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious processes<\/strong> \u2014 and understanding them can free us from their grip. Sessions are more open-ended than CBT, with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship itself as a vehicle for change. Therapists may explore recurring relationship patterns, defensive styles, and the meanings attached to life events.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> A meta-analysis in <em>JAMA Psychiatry<\/em> found short-term psychodynamic therapy (typically 16\u201324 sessions) produces lasting gains, with effect sizes for depression comparable to CBT. Some evidence suggests gains continue to accrue <em>after<\/em> therapy ends \u2014 a phenomenon called the &#8220;sleeper effect&#8221; \u2014 making it particularly well-suited for clients whose difficulties are rooted in longstanding relational patterns.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Relationship Patterns<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Depression<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Personality Difficulties<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Grief<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Identity Issues<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Emotional Numbness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-sfbt\" id=\"rt-sfbt\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-sfbt\">Brief &#038; Future-Focused<\/span>\n  <h3>6. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)<\/h3>\n  <p>SFBT flips the traditional therapy script. Instead of dwelling on problems and their origins, <strong>SFBT focuses almost entirely on solutions, strengths, and the future<\/strong>. The classic SFBT question \u2014 &#8220;Suppose a miracle happened tonight while you slept and your problem was solved. What would be different when you woke up?&#8221; \u2014 is a carefully designed tool for bypassing rumination and activating the client&#8217;s own vision of change. Developed in the 1980s at the Brief Family Therapy Center, SFBT typically runs 3 to 8 sessions.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> A meta-analysis in <em>Research on Social Work Practice<\/em> found SFBT produced significant outcomes across mental health, behavioral, and family functioning domains. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAMHSA<\/a> lists SFBT as an evidence-based practice for adolescent behavioral problems and family functioning.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Life Transitions<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Relationship Conflicts<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Parenting Challenges<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Work Stress<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Adolescents<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Short-Term Goals<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-card rt-card-nar\" id=\"rt-narrative\">\n  <span class=\"rt-badge rt-badge-nar\">Identity-Based<\/span>\n  <h3>7. Narrative Therapy<\/h3>\n  <p>Narrative Therapy starts from a powerful premise: <strong>you are not your problem \u2014 your problem is your problem<\/strong>. Developed by Michael White and David Epston in the 1980s, it helps people examine the stories they&#8217;ve built about themselves and their lives, then separate from the problem-saturated narratives that have taken hold. By &#8220;externalizing&#8221; the problem, clients gain distance, perspective, and agency. This is especially valuable for people who have internalized shame-based identities: &#8220;I&#8217;m broken,&#8221; &#8220;I&#8217;m just an anxious person.&#8221;<\/p>\n  <div class=\"rt-stat\"><strong>What the research says:<\/strong> Research published in the <em>Journal of Marital and Family Therapy<\/em> supports Narrative Therapy&#8217;s effectiveness for depression, eating disorders, trauma, and family conflict \u2014 with particular strength in contexts where cultural identity and social marginalization intersect with mental health, making it a valuable tool for Wichita&#8217;s diverse communities.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags-label\">Best Suited For<\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-tags\"><span class=\"rt-tag\">Depression<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Trauma &#038; Abuse<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Shame &#038; Identity<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Cultural Identity<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Family Conflict<\/span><span class=\"rt-tag\">Eating Disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-93-1024x556.png\" alt=\"EMDR therapy eye movement desensitization reprocessing trauma treatment Wichita\" class=\"wp-image-1576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-93-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-93-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-93-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-93.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rt-compare\">Side-by-Side Comparison of All 7 Types of Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure where to start? This comparison table summarizes the key features of each approach to help you quickly identify which types of therapy might be worth exploring with your Resolutions Therapy clinician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Therapy<\/th><th>Primary Focus<\/th><th>Typical Length<\/th><th>Session Style<\/th><th>Best Known For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>CBT<\/strong><\/td><td>Thoughts \u2192 Feelings \u2192 Behavior<\/td><td>12\u201320 sessions<\/td><td>Structured, skill-based<\/td><td>Anxiety, depression, OCD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DBT<\/strong><\/td><td>Emotion regulation + acceptance<\/td><td>6\u201312 months<\/td><td>Individual + group<\/td><td>BPD, self-harm, intense emotions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EMDR<\/strong><\/td><td>Trauma memory reprocessing<\/td><td>8\u201316 sessions<\/td><td>Protocol-based, less verbal<\/td><td>PTSD, trauma, complex grief<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ACT<\/strong><\/td><td>Values + psychological flexibility<\/td><td>8\u201316 sessions<\/td><td>Mindfulness + experiential<\/td><td>Chronic pain, anxiety, transitions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychodynamic<\/strong><\/td><td>Past patterns + insight<\/td><td>16\u201324+ sessions<\/td><td>Open-ended, exploratory<\/td><td>Relationship patterns, depression<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SFBT<\/strong><\/td><td>Solutions + strengths<\/td><td>3\u20138 sessions<\/td><td>Brief, directive, future-focused<\/td><td>Life transitions, family issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Narrative<\/strong><\/td><td>Story + identity<\/td><td>8\u201320 sessions<\/td><td>Collaborative, exploratory<\/td><td>Shame, cultural identity, trauma<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e8f5e9;padding:25px;border-radius:12px;border-left:5px solid #4caf50;margin:25px 0\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0;color:#2e7d32\"><strong>Good news:<\/strong> At Resolutions Therapy, our clinicians are trained across multiple modalities. Most treatment plans blend approaches \u2014 for example, CBT skills combined with EMDR trauma processing, or DBT with narrative work. Your therapist tailors the approach to you, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rt-quiz\">\ud83e\udde0 Find Your Best Therapy Match<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer 5 quick questions and we&#8217;ll suggest the therapy approach most likely to help your situation. Remember \u2014 this is a starting point, not a diagnosis. 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Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship (the trust and connection between you and your therapist) is often a stronger predictor of outcomes than the specific modality used. That said, certain approaches have stronger evidence for specific conditions: EMDR for trauma and PTSD, DBT for emotional dysregulation and borderline personality disorder, CBT for anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n      <p>The most practical approach: schedule an initial assessment with one of our clinicians at Resolutions Therapy. During that first session, your therapist will ask about your goals, history, and preferences and recommend a direction. Don't hesitate to ask directly: \"Why are you recommending this approach for me?\" A good therapist will always explain their clinical reasoning. You can also use the interactive quiz above as a conversation starter.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">CBT<\/span><h4>How long does CBT take to work?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>CBT is one of the most time-efficient forms of psychotherapy. Most structured CBT protocols run 12\u201320 weekly sessions, and many people notice measurable improvement within the first 6\u20138 sessions. A 2023 meta-analysis in <em>ScienceDirect<\/em> found post-treatment effect sizes for CBT in depression were medium to large (Hedges' g: 0.51\u20130.81), with gains holding at follow-up.<\/p>\n      <p>That said, CBT isn't a quick fix \u2014 the work happens largely between sessions through homework, journaling, and behavioral experiments. People who engage with between-session practice consistently tend to see results faster. It's worth noting that CBT has one of the lowest relapse rates among psychological treatments \u2014 the skills you learn are yours to keep long after therapy ends.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">EMDR<\/span><h4>Does EMDR really work, or is it just pseudoscience?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>EMDR is one of the most scrutinized therapies in mental health research \u2014 and the evidence has held up. It has earned first-line treatment recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Psychological Association (APA), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA\/DoD), and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). These endorsements require a robust, replicated evidence base from multiple independent research groups.<\/p>\n      <p>There is ongoing scientific debate about <em>why<\/em> EMDR works \u2014 specifically whether the bilateral eye movements themselves are essential, or whether it's primarily the exposure and cognitive components. Either way, the outcomes are not in serious dispute: studies consistently show EMDR reduces PTSD symptoms significantly and efficiently. Neuroimaging research has shown measurable changes in amygdala activity and hippocampal function following EMDR, providing a biological basis for the clinical outcomes observed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">DBT<\/span><h4>Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>No \u2014 while DBT was originally developed for BPD, its core skills are broadly applicable. Research compiled by the Linehan Institute shows DBT has demonstrated efficacy for eating disorders (especially binge eating and bulimia), substance use disorders, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral problems in adolescents.<\/p>\n      <p>The thread connecting these conditions: they all involve difficulty regulating emotions, and behaviors that function as attempts to manage those emotions. DBT's four skill modules directly address these patterns. Many clients at Resolutions Therapy who don't have a BPD diagnosis benefit significantly from DBT skills training \u2014 particularly those who describe themselves as \"highly sensitive\" or who struggle with impulsivity.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">Insurance<\/span><h4>Does insurance cover these types of therapy in Wichita?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>Generally yes. Most major insurance plans, including KanCare, Medicare, and private insurers, cover individual psychotherapy with a licensed mental health provider. Because CBT, DBT, EMDR, and the other approaches on this list are all evidence-based treatments, they are typically billable under standard therapy procedure codes.<\/p>\n      <p>The specifics depend on your individual plan \u2014 copay, deductible, and sessions per year will vary. At Resolutions Therapy, our staff can verify your insurance benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises. For a full list of accepted plans, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/insurance-information\/\">Insurance Information page<\/a>. If you're uninsured or underinsured, ask about sliding scale options when you call.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">Getting Started<\/span><h4>Can I switch types of therapy if my first approach isn't working?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>Absolutely \u2014 and this is more common than most people realize. The initial approach your therapist recommends is always a hypothesis, not a final verdict. If after 6\u20138 sessions you're not noticing any meaningful movement, that's important information worth discussing openly with your therapist.<\/p>\n      <p>In many cases, what looks like the \"wrong approach\" is a signal to adjust the focus. For example, if CBT isn't making a dent in depression, there may be underlying trauma that warrants EMDR before the cognitive work can take hold. At Resolutions Therapy, our Wichita clinicians are trained across multiple modalities so adjustments don't require starting over with a new provider.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rt-faq-item\" onclick=\"rtFaq(this)\">\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-hdr-left\">\n      <div class=\"rt-faq-icon\">\u2753<\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"rt-faq-cat\">Effectiveness<\/span><h4>What does \"evidence-based therapy\" actually mean?<\/h4><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"rt-faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rt-faq-answer\">\n    <div class=\"rt-faq-body\">\n      <p>An evidence-based therapy is one that has been tested in rigorous, controlled clinical research \u2014 typically randomized controlled trials (RCTs) \u2014 and found to produce consistent, meaningful improvement compared to no treatment or standard care. The strongest evidence comes from multiple independent studies across different populations, settings, and research teams.<\/p>\n      <p>All 7 types of therapy described in this guide are classified as evidence-based by major professional bodies including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Psychological Association (APA)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)<\/a>. 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If something in this guide resonated with you, that resonance is worth listening to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research is unambiguous: therapy works. A 2021 Cambridge University meta-review spanning 494 systematic reviews and more than 221,000 participants confirmed that evidence-based therapies produce consistent, clinically meaningful improvement across conditions, populations, and settings. The challenge for most people isn't the lack of effective treatments. It's taking the step to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e3f2fd;padding:25px;border-radius:12px;border-left:5px solid #1976d2;margin:25px 0\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0;color:#0d47a1\"><strong>Research shows:<\/strong> Searches for \"therapists near me\" increased 49% between 2020 and 2023 nationally \u2014 and 90% of people who have been to therapy believe more Americans should go. Mental health support isn't a luxury. It's a resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Resolutions Therapy in Wichita, our licensed team \u2014 including LPCs, LMSWs, LCSWs, and LCMFTs \u2014 are trained across all the modalities described in this guide. Whether you're dealing with trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or a life transition you can't navigate alone, we have a clinician and an approach matched to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first appointment is a conversation, not a commitment to a specific path. We'll listen, assess, and build a treatment plan together \u2014 one that makes sense for you, your schedule, and your goals. You don't have to know exactly which type of therapy you need before you call. That's what we're here for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6b5a 0%,#1565c0 100%);padding:44px 38px;border-radius:18px;text-align:center;margin-top:40px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(26,107,90,.25)\">\n  <h3 style=\"color:white;font-size:1.9em;margin:0 0 14px\">Ready to Find Your Best Therapy Match?<\/h3>\n  <p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);font-size:1.1em;margin:0 0 28px\">Our therapists are accepting new clients. Most insurance plans accepted, including KanCare and Medicare.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/resolutions-therapy\/\" style=\"background:white;color:#1a6b5a;padding:17px 44px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.15em;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">Book Online<\/a>\n    <a href=\"tel:3167218118\" style=\"background:#1a2e3a;color:white;padding:17px 44px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.15em;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">\ud83d\udcde (316) 721-8118<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rt-author-block\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" style=\"border:1px solid #d8ece9;border-left:3px solid #1a6b5a;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;background:#f4faf9;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;max-width:900px;width:100%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n\t<div itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\">\n\t\t<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6e6a;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;margin-bottom:4px;\">Written by<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:#1a3d36;line-height:1.3;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/about\/\" itemprop=\"url\" style=\"color:#1a3d36;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #b6d8d2;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Resolutions Therapy Editorial Team<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"worksFor\" content=\"Resolutions Therapy\" \/>\n\t\t<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d4f4b;margin:8px 0 0;line-height:1.55;\">The alphabet soup of therapy approaches stops a lot of people before they even start. We wrote this guide to demystify the seven most-used evidence-based modalities so you can walk into a first session with informed questions instead of confusion.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div style=\"border-top:1px solid #d8ece9;margin-top:14px;padding-top:12px;font-size:13px;color:#3d4f4b;line-height:1.55;\">\n\t\t<strong style=\"color:#1a3d36;\">Clinically reviewed by<\/strong>\n\t\t<span itemprop=\"reviewedBy\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uscp1ac3.therasoftclinics.com\/RTLTT\/therapist\/dr-yolonda-farrar-psy-d-lmlp-lcac\/\" itemprop=\"url\" style=\"color:#1a6b5a;text-decoration:none;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Dr. Yolonda Farrar, Psy.D., LMLP, LCAC<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\u2014 Doctor of Psychology with two decades of clinical experience. Reviewed for accuracy on the seven therapy modalities, comparative outcomes, and the matching framework used in the interactive tool.\n\t\t<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6e6a;margin-top:6px;\">Resolutions Therapy \u00b7 Wichita, Kansas \u00b7 Last reviewed May 6, 2026.<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:12px;padding:26px 30px;margin-top:36px;font-size:.82em;color:#666\">\n  <h4 style=\"font-size:1em;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px\">References &amp; Sources<\/h4>\n  <ol style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0\">\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Fordham, B. et al. (2021). \"The evidence for CBT in any condition, population or context: A meta-review.\" <em>Psychological Medicine<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3584580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC3584580<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Cuijpers, P. et al. (2023). \"CBT vs. control conditions, other psychotherapies and pharmacotherapies for depression.\" <em>PMC<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9840507\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC9840507<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">ScienceDirect. (2024). \"CBTs for depression: RCTs 2019\u20132023.\" <em>ScienceDirect<\/em>.<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Batista, S. et al. (2024). \"Efficacy of DBT for BPD: Systematic review of RCTs.\" <em>PMC<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10896753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC10896753<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Rizvi, S. et al. (2018). \"Dialectical behavior therapy as treatment for borderline personality disorder.\" <em>PMC<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6007584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC6007584<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">McMain, S. et al. (2022). \"Effectiveness of 6 vs. 12 months of DBT for BPD.\" <em>Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 91<\/em>(6). Karger.<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">EMDR International Association. (2025). \"Recent Research on EMDR Therapy.\" <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emdria.org\/about-emdr-therapy\/recent-research-about-emdr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EMDRIA.org<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Simpson, A. et al. (2025). \"Clinical and cost-effectiveness of EMDR for PTSD in adults.\" <em>British Journal of Psychology<\/em>. Wiley.<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">PMC. (2024). \"Efficacy of EMDR in depression: Meta-analysis.\" <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11433385\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC11433385<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Olfson, M. et al. (2024). \"Trends in outpatient psychotherapy among US adults.\" <em>JAMA Psychiatry<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11618581\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMC11618581<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Statista. (2024). \"Mental health treatment or therapy among U.S. adults.\" Statista.com.<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">SAMHSA. (2024). 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