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Psychoanalysis Therapy (1800s-1900s)
A method of therapy in which the patient talks about experiences, early childhood, and dreams.Also based on the belief that all people possess unconscious thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories. -
Operant Conditioning Therapy (1900s-1930s)
A method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated, and behavior that is punished will rarely occur. -
Gestalt Therapy (1930s)
A form of psychotherapy centered on increasing a person's awareness, freedom, and self-direction. It's a form of therapy that focuses on the present moment rather than past experiences. -
Aversion Therapy (1930s-1950s)
A method used to help a person give up a behavior or habit by having them associate it with something unpleasant. Most known for treating people with addictive behaviors. -
Client-Centered Therapy (1940s)
An approach to psychotherapy based on a belief that the client can best decide what to explore and how. It is unique in a field where the therapist characteristically acts like an expert who can resolve the client's problems. -
Humanistic Therapy (Late 1950s)
An approach to psychotherapy focuses on your personal nature as a human, instead of your position with classes, groups of people, or peers with similar problems. -
Cognitive Therapy (1960s)
Aims to help you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies. Believes that rational thinking is the key to change.