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Comprehensive List of Psychology and Psychotherapy-Based Modalities

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  1. Psychodynamic Therapies
    Rooted in classical psychology theories, these therapies emphasize unconscious processes and early life experiences.
  2. Psychoanalysis
  3. Object Relations Therapy
  4. Self Psychology
  5. Adlerian Therapy
  6. Jungian Therapy
  7. Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
  8. Lacanian Therapy
  9. Relational Psychotherapy
  10. Depth Psychology

  11. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

  12. Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (CBT)
    Originating from behavioral and cognitive psychology, these therapies focus on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

  13. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  14. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  15. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  16. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  17. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  18. Exposure Therapy
  19. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  20. Behavioral Activation
  21. Problem-Solving Therapy

  22. Schema Therapy

  23. Humanistic/Existential Therapies
    Grounded in humanistic psychology, these therapies emphasize personal growth and self-actualization.

  24. Person-Centered Therapy
  25. Gestalt Therapy
  26. Existential Therapy
  27. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  28. Experiential Therapy
  29. Logotherapy
  30. Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy

  31. Holistic Psychotherapy

  32. Systemic and Family Therapies
    Based on systems theory and family psychology, these therapies focus on interactions within family systems and larger social contexts.

  33. Family Systems Therapy
  34. Structural Family Therapy
  35. Strategic Family Therapy
  36. Bowenian Family Therapy
  37. Narrative Therapy
  38. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  39. Milan Systemic Therapy
  40. Conjoint Family Therapy
  41. Functional Family Therapy

  42. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

  43. Integrative and Eclectic Therapies
    Combining multiple therapeutic modalities and approaches, these therapies integrate techniques to meet individual client needs.

  44. Integrative Psychotherapy
  45. Multimodal Therapy
  46. Unified Protocol
  47. Transtheoretical Model
  48. Eclectic Therapy
  49. Holistic Therapy

  50. Personalized Integrative Therapy

  51. Experiential Therapies
    Utilizing experience-based interventions, these therapies emphasize direct experience to foster emotional healing.

  52. Play Therapy
  53. Sandplay Therapy
  54. Art Therapy
  55. Dance/Movement Therapy
  56. Drama Therapy
  57. Music Therapy
  58. Psychodrama
  59. Animal-Assisted Therapy
  60. Wilderness Therapy

  61. Somatic Experiencing

  62. Trauma-Informed Therapies
    Rooted in trauma psychology, these therapies are designed to address the specific needs of trauma survivors.

  63. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  64. Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
  65. Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy
  66. Somatic Trauma Therapy
  67. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  68. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  69. NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)

  70. Body-Centered Therapies
    These approaches integrate psychological theories with a focus on the body’s role in mental health.

  71. Bioenergetic Analysis
  72. Reichian Therapy
  73. Somatic Therapy
  74. Hakomi Therapy
  75. Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP)
  76. Body-Mind Psychotherapy (BMP)
  77. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  78. Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

  79. Developmental Therapies
    Originating from developmental psychology, these therapies focus on resolving issues related to developmental stages.

  80. Developmental Psychotherapy
  81. Attachment-Based Therapy
  82. Circle of Security Therapy
  83. Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS)
  84. Theraplay

  85. Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

  86. Third-Wave Cognitive Therapies
    Emerging from cognitive-behavioral roots, these therapies integrate mindfulness, acceptance, and other strategies.

    1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    2. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
    3. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
    4. Metacognitive Therapy
    5. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)

  87. Narrative and Constructivist Therapies
    Emphasizing the role of personal narratives, these therapies stem from constructivist and narrative psychology.

    1. Narrative Therapy
    2. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
    3. Constructivist Therapy
    4. Collaborative Therapy

  88. Transpersonal Therapies
    Integrating psychological theories with spiritual elements, these therapies emphasize the exploration of the human spirit.

    1. Transpersonal Psychotherapy
    2. Integral Therapy
    3. Psychosynthesis
    4. Shamanic Counseling
    5. Holotropic Breathwork

  89. Psychosocial and Community Therapies
    These therapies focus on the social and community context of mental health and well-being.

    1. Community Psychology
    2. Social Therapy
    3. Advocacy-Based Counseling
    4. Multicultural Therapy

  90. Emerging and Modern Therapies
    Rooted in the latest research and technological advances, these therapies reflect the evolving field of psychology.

    1. Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
    2. Online and Teletherapy Modalities
    3. AI-Enhanced Psychotherapy
    4. Digital Mental Health Interventions
    5. Neurofeedback Therapy

  91. Alternative and Complementary Therapies
    While not traditionally rooted in psychology, these therapies often complement psychotherapy practices.

    1. Hypnotherapy
    2. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
    3. Reiki Therapy
    4. Craniosacral Therapy
    5. Energy Psychology
    6. Yoga Therapy
    7. Acupuncture as a Complementary Practice