What are the differences between individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy and group therapy?
Individual Therapy Therapist meets 1-on-1 with an individual; when the problems and goals of therapy are best approached as individual rather than relational issues; or when others related to the issue are unavailable or unwilling to be involved. Couples Therapy Therapy with two people, usually husband and wife, to resolve issues in their relationship or to work together to resolve problems that either person is facing; also, premarriage counseling and relationship therapy for couples involved in significant relationships. Family Therapy Involves whole nuclear families, members of intergenerational families (grandparent, parent, child), or selected members of families (parent and child) who are impacted by a problem and working together toward resolution. Group Therapy Therapy with individuals or couples who are otherwise unrelated, who share a common problem and common therapy goals. Each member benefits from feedback and support from not only the therapist, but also from other group
