Therapy

Talking with a skilled therapist is one of the most valuable treatments for mental health disorders. Michelle Mottern, PMHNP, FNP, and the team at Mosaic Brain Health in St. Petersburg, Florida, have exceptional skills in various forms of therapy. Patients can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational therapy, and other effective interventions. To discover more about the benefits of therapy, call Mosaic Brain Health today or book an appointment online.

What is therapy?

Therapy is a critical part of your treatment for mental or brain health problems. It involves talking to a skilled therapist at Mosaic Brain Health about your feelings and thoughts in a one-to-one meeting.

Therapy helps you process emotions and understand why you feel like you do.

Some people find individual therapy is all they need to overcome problems like mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Others with more severe disorders might also require psychopharmacological interventions (medication management).

Mosaic Brain Health offers therapy supported by medications where needed, including:

• Antidepressants
• Stimulants
• Anti-anxiety drugs
• Mood stabilizers
• Antipsychotics
• Drug withdrawal medications like Suboxone® (buprenorphine)

Michelle will also be offering ketamine infusions for problems like treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine can work for patients who’ve tried other treatments without success.

What conditions benefit from therapy?

Therapy can help people with numerous mental health and behavioral disorders, including:

• Depression (major depressive disorder)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance use disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Panic disorder

You could also benefit from therapy if you’re dealing with problems like loss and grief, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, gender identity issues, managing anger, and other challenges.

What happens during therapy?

Therapy revolves around communicating honestly with your therapist. Your provider asks questions that get you to open up about your situation and reflect on what you say. She also takes a holistic approach, learning about your past, lifestyle, work, home life, and anything else that could impact your mental health.

You benefit most from individual therapy by being honest about your feelings and experiences. Your discussions are confidential, and the team won’t judge you in any way. Their only concern is helping you work through your issues and regain your health.

Therapy sessions at Mosaic Brain Health combine motivational and cognitive therapy. The team encourages you to identify and cope with specific challenges, which may involve:

• Journaling
• Supportive apps
• Dream/nightmare analysis
• Confronting uncomfortable feelings and thoughts
• Developing positive replacement thoughts

The team inspires you to set boundaries with individuals, in relationships, and at your workplace. Therapy isn’t always comfortable, but it can produce lifetime results if you’re willing to participate and receive the proper guidance.

To experience the benefits of therapy for yourself, call Mosaic Brain Health today or book an appointment via the online form.