Psychotherapy

Mental health conditions affect more than 1 in 5 adults. Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Peter Formusoh, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, and the compassionate team at Holistic Health and Psychiatry in Arlington, Texas, offer comprehensive psychotherapy sessions for people six and older. Schedule a mental health evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, involves working through difficult life situations, emotions, feelings, and behaviors. The Holistic Health and Psychiatry experts are highly skilled in using various psychotherapeutic solutions to help you overcome or better cope with everyday physical and mental health challenges.

Which conditions can psychotherapy help address?

Psychotherapy can help you effectively manage:

• Depression and anxiety
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Mood disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Schizophrenia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Diabetes, cancer, and other chronic disease diagnoses
• Chronic pain
• Insomnia

It’s common to have several concerns at the same time — physically, emotionally, and mentally. The Holistic Health and Psychiatry team addresses them with personalized psychotherapy.

What are the symptoms of common mental health conditions?

Mental health conditions can lead to:

• Ongoing sadness
• Constant fear
• Physical aches and pains
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Appetite changes
• Loss of interest in favorite activities
• Difficulty concentrating
• Withdrawing from family or friends
• Weight loss or gain
• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Thoughts of suicide
• Substance misuse

See the Holistic Health and Psychiatry experts at the first sign of a mental health disorder. They can help prevent or screen for common chronic diseases.

Which forms of psychotherapy are best for me?

The Holistic Health and Psychiatry team completes a psychiatric evaluation to determine which forms of psychotherapy are best suited for you. They discuss your lifestyle, medications, medical history, emotions, thoughts, mood, and behaviors.

What should I expect during psychotherapy sessions?

You’ll meet with a Holistic Health and Psychiatry provider for an hour weekly or as needed during psychotherapy sessions. Available forms of psychotherapy include:

Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR helps you overcome traumatic life events by moving your eyes in specific patterns as you process distressing memories with talk therapy.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is an effective technique used to overcome trauma. It’s similar to EMDR but involves less or no talk therapy. Brainspotting uses eye positioning (slowly moving your eyes by following an object) to unlock and release traumatic experiences and distressing emotions.

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

DBT is a form of psychotherapy that combines opposite ideas. It’s highly beneficial for people who experience intense emotions, including those with borderline personality disorders.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT is a goal-oriented, structured form of psychotherapy commonly used to manage emotional concerns, depression, anxiety, and similar mental health disorders.

Schedule an evaluation at Holistic Health and Psychiatry by phone or request one online today to take advantage of personalized psychotherapy.