Red light Therapy is a treatment plan that addresses a specific problem, such as anxiety, depression, or addiction. The goal is to help the patient understand and manage their symptoms so they can function better at work, home, or school.

Often, therapy includes psychotherapy and medications. Psychiatric drugs treat the symptoms of mental illnesses, but psychotherapy, or talk therapy, treats the underlying issues that cause them. Psychotherapy can address self-defeating thoughts, irrational fears, or problems interacting with other people. It can also help patients change behaviors that don’t serve them well, such as smoking or substance abuse.

Many types of therapists provide psychotherapy, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Some therapists specialize in treating certain disorders, such as bipolar disorder or phobias. Others may use different approaches or combine them. The NIMH website has resources to help you find a therapist and find out about their credentials.

Counseling

Professional counselors collaborate with clients to identify potential solutions for problems that cause emotional turmoil; seek to improve communication, problem solving, and coping skills; and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. They may also guide groups or families to discuss topics such as aging, relationships, suicide, stress, or careers. Some counseling specialists work with individuals with disabilities, helping them to develop coping strategies to live full lives. This type of counseling is called rehabilitation counseling. These professionals work with people of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. They include those with developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities as well as those recovering from injuries caused by accidents.