Explore the therapy approaches our therapists use

Types of Therapy: How Our NYC Therapists Support Different Needs

From trauma-focused work and cognitive approaches to relational and emotionally focused therapy, care is tailored to the way you process, connect, and grow.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Couples Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Existential-Humanistic Therapy

Exposure + Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)

Eye Movement Desensitization + Reprocessing (EMDR)

Family Therapy

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy

Insight-Oriented Therapy (Psychodynamic Therapy)

Person-Centered Therapy

Premarital + Committed Couples Counseling

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Sex Therapy

Somatic Therapy

Spiritual Counseling

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Not Sure Which Type of Therapy Fits?

You do not need to know the exact therapy approach that makes the most sense for you before getting started. Many people begin without a clear preference, and that’s completely okay. We can help you find a therapist whose style, training, and way of working feel aligned with what you need.

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Some people start by exploring therapy approaches. Others are trying to understand what kind of therapy structure makes the most sense for their needs, relationships, or schedule. Explore the therapy options available at Clarity, including individual, couples, family, in-person, virtual, and hybrid care.

Types of Therapy FAQs

A few common questions about the therapy approaches our clinicians use at Clarity Therapy NYC.

No. Many people begin therapy without knowing which modality is the best fit for them. You do not need to choose the exact approach in advance. We can help guide you toward a therapist whose style and training align with what you need.

That’s very common. Many therapists draw from more than one modality, and many clients benefit from work that integrates different approaches over time. These therapy types are meant to help you explore, not to suggest that one single approach defines the whole process.

Sometimes, yes. Certain approaches may be especially helpful for specific concerns, but fit also depends on the person, the therapist, and the kind of work you want to do. That is why matching and clinical fit matter as much as the modality itself.

That’s okay. You do not need to understand all the differences before getting started. If you are unsure, browsing therapists or completing the matching process can often be a simpler first step than trying to choose a therapy type on your own.

Yes. Many of our therapists work integratively, drawing from different modalities depending on your goals, your needs, and the kind of support that feels most effective.

What if I’m not sure whether I need individual, couples, or family therapy? That is a common question. If you are unsure, we can help you think through what kind of support feels most relevant and guide you toward the option that seems like the best fit.

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