{"id":1408,"date":"2020-11-18T17:22:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T17:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somawichita.com\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2022-10-12T18:26:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T18:26:46","slug":"psychotherapy-wichita-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/blog\/psychotherapy-wichita-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychotherapy: What to Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The only way is up elevator doors\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" width=\"490\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/somawichita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/nick-fewings-HU-xiyQ-4Oo-unsplash.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 960px) 75vw, 100vw\" \/><figcaption>The only way to go from here, is up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psychotherapy: Let\u2019s Define it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Mayo Clinic)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychotherapy isn\u2019t as intimidating as it sounds; It\u2019s just the technical term for talk therapy, psychosocial therapy, counseling and <em>plain ole\u2019<\/em> therapy. There are many approaches to choose from based on your specific needs or mental health issues. Psychotherapy, or PsyT, can treat multiple different disorders such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although psychotherapy is used to treat multiple different mental health issues, our general goal is for our clients to gain better coping skills for everyday life. Specifically, it can help you learn how to overcome negative thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PsyT Can Help You through general, life Stressors like:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Coping with major life changes<\/li><li>Conflict resolution<\/li><li>Anxiety or stress relief<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Regulating your emotions <\/li><li>Recovering from multiple types of abuse<\/li><li>Acceptance and resilience with physical health issues<\/li><li>Intimacy Issues<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start psychotherapy:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, you will need to find a therapist that accepts your insurance and who\u2019s specialty fits your specific need(s). Second, you should prepare for your first session with the issues you are struggling with and would like to resolve. Similarly, come up with some goals that are tailored to the specific issues you wish to address in therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously you and your therapist will dig-in further with your issues, but it helps to have a general idea going in. Based on your issues, your therapist will be able to decide what type of psychotherapy approach is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Soma, we also believe in psychotherapy that treats the root causes. Subsequently, we often recommend and provide trauma therapy so that we can treat mental health concerns at their roots vs. simply &#8220;weeding&#8221; the garden with coping skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019ve already discussed the aliases of psychotherapy. Let\u2019s discuss the two major types:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/blog\/cbt-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-wichita-kansas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/a> (CBT) is \u201ca form of&nbsp;psychotherapy&nbsp;that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs.\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/treatment-rehab\/soma-therapy-wichita-ks\/440207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Psychology Today)<\/a> In turn, the client will be able to replace these negative thoughts with positive ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/blog\/dialectical-behavioral-therapy-wichita-kansas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dialectical Behavioral Therapy<\/a> (DBT) is \u201ca type of psychotherapy \u2014 or talk therapy \u2014 that utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach,\u201d according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/lib\/author\/grohol\/\">John M. Grohol, Psy.D.<\/a> DBT helps you manage stress and regulate your emotions better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/trauma-treatment-soma-therapy-wichita-ks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trauma Therapy<\/a> is a mental health treatment performed by a trauma-informed therapist to treat someone who has been affected by a traumatic event in their past. At Soma Therapy, we believe that trauma treatment is paramount and we have numerous options for holistic healing. These options include Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts to Consider before starting PsyT:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t expect instant results. Everyone is different. Your particular needs may constitute 2 months of weekly sessions for you to feel healed. On the other hand, you may require 2 years of bi-weekly sessions to feel truly healed. <\/li><li>Be ready to tell your therapist everything. They need a true insight into your recent past as well as your intimate thoughts and feelings. Similarly, remember that therapy is a partnership between you and your therapist. <\/li><li>Be diligent in the \u201chomework\u201d your therapist gives you between sessions. <\/li><li>Give it a fair shot, but don\u2019t be afraid to tell your therapist that something isn\u2019t working for you. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Soma can help:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer numerous different options for pyschotherapy. If we don\u2019t end up being the right fit, we will also connect you to the right resource for your specific needs. If you or someone you know is interested in starting treatment for any mental health issues, please contact us today to get a compassionate and thorough intake so we can connect you with the best services possible. Hope is just a phone call away!&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(316) 201-6047\">(316) 201-6047<\/a>&nbsp;or contact us&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/somawichita.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Psychotherapy: Let\u2019s Define it! Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. (Mayo Clinic) Psychotherapy isn\u2019t as intimidating as it sounds; It\u2019s just the technical term for talk therapy, psychosocial therapy, counseling and plain ole\u2019 therapy. 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