Questions and Answers

Below is a list of questions-and-answers that are related to the topics on this site. I am happy to receive additional questions for inclusion in this section, and will add to this list in time. Please feel free to send me questions by email.

Questions about psychotherapy, including cognitive therapy:

• How long does therapy usually last? What does it involve?

• What is cognitive-behavioral therapy and how is it different from other types of therapy?

• I've heard that there are different types of cognitive therapy, such as REBT, DBT, and ACT. What are these?

Questions about career counseling:

• I understand that you offer career counseling. What has your career involved?

Questions about relationships and communication:

• What is "empathy" and why is it an important communication skill?

• Can you give an example of what good communication using the ECHO approach would look like?

Questions about depression:

• How do cognitive therapists treat depression?

Miscellaneous questions:

• Can you recommend any books on cognitive therapy?

• What is the difference between a counselor, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist?