Therapy in the News

Many people wonder if therapy is truly effective or worth the effort. In the last decade research, advances in neuroscience research clearly indicates that it is.

Research from diverse sources indicates psychotherapy works by making lasting changes in the brain.
Dynamic therapy in the decade of the brain.
Evidence Is in: Psychotherapy Changes the Brain
Talk Therapy Can Change Your Brain
Long-term psychotherapy is more effective than short-term therapy, particularly for complex or longstanding problems.
Long-Term Psychotherapy Beats Short-Term
One year of psychodynamic therapy has been shown to restore healthy levels of serotonin in brain (serotonin is a neurotransmitter, or chemical in the brain, that affects mood, decision making, and planning)
A neurobiologically informed perspective on psychotherapy.
Therapy has also been shown to favorably impact the bodies and minds of people with physical illness. Women with breast cancer, for example, who received group therapy, lived an average of 18 months longer than those who had no psychotherapy.
Evidence Is in: Psychotherapy Changes the Brain
Talk Therapy Can Change Your Brain
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