If Searching For A Skilled Therapist Newport Beach Has Listings

By Cecile Ingram


If your career plans include becoming a therapist Newport Beach is a good place to work. In addition to the psychologist, there are those who practice physical and occupational therapy, among others. They all have specific educational requirements.

A physical therapy degree requires a five year college degree. Occupational therapy credentials can be earned in less time. For the licensed psychologist, a masters degree is the minimum and a doctoral degree is the norm. It can take one or two years for a masters degree and up to seven to earn a doctorate.

There is also important work for the respiration and speech therapist. A speech and language pathologist completes a masters degree before being qualified to practice. The respiratory therapist works in a hospital setting. Sometimes he or she will travel to the residence of the patient.

The first position that comes to mind when the word therapy is spoken is someone who provides counseling on a one to one basis. The psychologist, also called psychoanalyst or counselor, will hold a designated number of sessions in an office setting. The types of therapeutic methods used are extensive.

Some branches in therapy are trauma recovery, marriage counseling, sex counseling and child and adolescent treatment. Marriage counseling is most beneficial when both spouses attend the sessions. It is possible, however, for one spouse to learn through therapy sessions better ways of dealing with the problems that are troubling the marital relationship.

Children who have been sexually abused or have a serious disorder can receive help from a psychologist. In some cases, the parent or caregiver will sit in on the sessions. Sometimes the child is more willing to participate when alone with the psychologist. Art therapy or dolls can be used to help the child explain what happened. Getting rid of the feelings of anger and helplessness are very helpful to recovering from abuse.

Many kinds of therapies exist and each can be adapted to the patient being counseled. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one that is short-term. It addresses the problem or behavior directly. The past or the root cause is not considered as part of the process. It is very practical, finding the fastest way to alleviate the pain caused by the unwanted trait. If it is fear of cats, it will involve getting used to cats and eventually being able to pet one without excessive distress.

Psychotherapy tends to be longer-term or as long as the client feels the problem is unresolved. It is the goal to feel confident to get along without counseling. Management of future life stresses should become manageable. The client will understand and accept the fact that everybody has problems to deal with and he or she is no different.

Perhaps the most difficult field to enter is working with adolescents. The frontal lobe of the brain is not fully mature in the teen years. For this reason, the adolescent may make some foolish judgment calls. The result may develop into a poor relationship with parents, an unwillingness to attend school and even trouble with the law.

Some individuals consider going for therapy to be a sign of mental illness. However, it is often a sign of strength. Wanting to change is the first step towards achieving a good quality of life. Regardless of the reason you have for seeing a therapist Newport Beach counselors are available.




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