Contents Series Foreword xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv Guide to Health Literacy xvii Common Misconceptions about Therapy and Counseling xxv Questions and Answers General Information 3 1. How do I know if I need counseling? 3 2. In general, how does therapy work? 6 3. What are the differences between a counselor, therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist? 9 4. What credentials should I look for when choosing a counselor or therapist? 10 5. How do I fi nd the right counselor or therapist? 12 6. I’ve never been to counseling before and I’m nervous about what my counselor will think about me—should I be? 13 Different Types of Therapy 15 7. What is psychoanalytic psychotherapy? 15 8. What is psychodynamic psychotherapy? 18
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