Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a key component of effective mental health care. Our special therapists team provide expert psychotherapy for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and a wide range of psychiatric conditions. To explore how personalized psychotherapy can help you, contact today or schedule an appointment online—either in person or via telemedicine.

What is psychotherapy?

Also known as talk therapy, psychotherapy helps you understand and transform your thoughts, emotions, moods, and behaviors. It’s a foundational approach for treating mental health disorders and behavioral challenges, empowering you to manage your emotional well-being effectively.

At Atlantic Behavioral Specialists LLC, psychotherapy is available in-person or through secure telemedicine sessions. During therapy, your clinician works with you to develop practical coping strategies and break negative thought patterns that may affect your life.

Who can benefit from psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is valuable for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Our team uses psychotherapy to support individuals with a variety of mental health conditions, including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Schizophrenia

  • Personality disorders

  • Substance use disorders and addiction

  • Eating disorders

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

  • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

  • Body dysmorphic disorder

Psychotherapy is also highly effective for managing stress, navigating major life transitions, coping with grief, and improving relationships.

What does psychotherapy involve?

Your therapist begins with a comprehensive evaluation, gathering information about your health, lifestyle, and current challenges. This helps create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Different therapy approaches address different conditions. For example:

  • Trauma-informed therapy is ideal for individuals with PTSD, focusing on processing past traumatic events.
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for anxiety, OCD, and mild to moderate depression, helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. However, CBT may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with severe depression.

What to expect in a session?

Each psychotherapy session provides a safe, confidential environment for honest dialogue. Your therapist supports you through intense emotions and helps you reframe beliefs about yourself.

You may receive exercises or tasks to complete between sessions, reinforcing the progress made during therapy and preparing you for future sessions.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

In addition to psychotherapy, Atlantic Behavioral Specialists LLC offers a full range of services, including:

  • Medication management

  • ADHD testing

  • TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

  • Spravato treatment

  • Primary care

  • Medical weight loss

  • Psychiatric genetic testing

The clinic also treats conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder, providing a holistic approach to mental health care.