AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The number of recommended sessions varies by condition and treatment type, however, the majority of psychotherapy clients report feeling better after 3 months; those with depression and anxiety experience significant improvement after short and longer time frames, 1-2 months & 3-4.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therapy often takes longer than first-time patients anticipate. Sometimes this is because they enter treatment for a concrete problem, only to discover deeper, more chronic difficulties. And, as we will see, there is a reason why difficulties become chronic.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Counseling” is a brief treatment that targets a specific symptom or situation, while “psychotherapy” is a longer-term treatment that attempts to gain more insight into someone’s problems. However, many people use the terms interchangeably. One caveat is that “counseling” can be used in other contexts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The APA goes on to state that psychotherapy can be long or short-term, spanning individual sessions or, in some cases, throughout one’s life. Psychotherapy can be offered as a standalone treatment, or in addition to other forms of treatment, such as medication or medical device treatments.