Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a proven approach to helping patients with mental health problems. Keilah Ford, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, of KADDs Wellness in Houston, Texas, uses established techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy in addition to supportive counseling and coaching services. You and your family could benefit from psychotherapy for conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Call KADDs Wellness for highly individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy, or book a telehealth or in-person appointment online today.

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy helps people recover from mental health disorders, cope with challenging experiences, and manage incurable psychiatric illnesses.

Psychotherapy takes multiple forms using different approaches, but they all involve discussing your problems with a skilled therapist. Talking therapies help you understand your moods and the unwelcome, negative thoughts and behaviors mental health problems cause.

One of the most successful techniques is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches you to identify and modify unhelpful or harmful thoughts. Therapies based on psychoanalysis look at experiences from your past that result in long-term mental health damage and support you while you work through them.

What happens at a psychotherapy session?

Therapy sessions take place in comfortable surroundings where you receive your therapist’s full attention. They ease you into the process gently, telling you what to expect and how you can optimize your results by completing the exercises they give you between sessions.

Your therapist prompts you with questions or guides the discussion, providing a private, judgment-free environment where you can honestly express your feelings. You also learn coping skills during psychotherapy sessions that help you manage negative emotions and thoughts.

KADDs Wellness offers telehealth consultations so you can benefit from psychotherapy without leaving home. In-office psychotherapy appointments are also available.

Who benefits from psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy benefits people with most psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental problems, including:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Phobias
• Major depressive disorder (depression)
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance and alcohol use disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Other child and adolescent behavioral disorders

Psychotherapy can also be effective in helping you with crises or emotional challenges. Examples include stress and anger management, coping with grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and negotiating significant changes like relocation.

KADDs Wellness provides psychotherapy to all age groups. Dr. Ford’s personalized, holistic approach, empathetic care, evidence-based methods, and attentive listening lead to transformative healing journeys.

She uses proven techniques to help young minds achieve healthier emotional well-being and enjoy a brighter future. Specializing in geriatric care, Dr. Ford offers customized solutions to enhance elderly patients’ well-being. Her empathy and extensive expertise create a safe, empowering environment for seniors.

Call KADDs Wellness to learn more about psychotherapy and its benefits, or request a consultation by completing the online booking form.