Interpersonal therapy, or IPT, is a short-term, focused treatment for mood disorders, such as depression. Rooted in attachment and communication theories, IPT is designed to help people address current concerns and improve interpersonal relationships. IPT is based on the principle that relationships and life events impact mood and that the reverse is also true. Treatment follows a highly structured and time-limited approach and seldom lasts longer than 16 weeks. The goal of IPT is to rapidly reduce symptoms. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s interpersonal therapy specialists today.
Interpersonal Therapy is like wound care for our sense of self and way of being in the world. We look at the scars which may be restricting range of movement in your self-concept and relationships. We then explore the protective layers, and uncover the original hurts that lead to the core wounding. Through a safe, non-judgmental stance, we connect how the layers and wounding tend to play out in the world, and in the relationship with the therapist. From here, we develop more adaptive flexibility
— Kara London, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Tustin, CAAs a branch of CBT-related treatment, IPT is a specialized, time-sensitive intervention meant to build upon treating dysfunctional thought patterns targeted in CBT. As an expert in IPT, the aim is to go the step further in changing problematic, interpersonal behaviors that stem from unhealthy thinking patterns. Over the years, I have utilized this form of psychotherapy to complement specialized treatment approaches for clients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders alike.
— Ishanie Sanchez, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Staten Island, NYI believe one of the most important things is human connection and when we don’t feel connected it can create feelings of distress. With Interpersonal Therapy, we’ll work to improve your relationships for a happier, healthier life.
— Dr. Katarina Ament, Clinical Psychologist in Denver, COInterpersonal therapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy approach that focuses on interpersonal relationships and social functioning. it has adapted to address various mental health disorders through relational dynamics. IPT Focus on Relationships: IPT examines how social support and interpersonal interactions influence emotional well-being and mental health. Time-Limited: Typically lasting 12 to 16 sessions. It addresses targeted goals using empirical & structured approach.
— IZEHI EROMOSELE, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Seattle, WASince our main focus in therapy at Khan Counseling is building a strong therapeutic connection and trusting relationship within the therapy room, we often utilize IPT techniques to help with relationships outside of the therapy room. These can include the idea(s) psychological symptoms can be understood as a response to current difficulties in everyday relationships with other people, like setting boundaries or improving communication.
— Khan Counseling Psychotherapy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Newport Beach, CAIPT is a time-limited, focused, evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders and relationship difficulties. The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client's interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce their distress. IPT provides strategies to resolve problems within four key areas including social difficulties, grief/loss, role transitions, and conflict/disputes in relationships.
— Dr. Kathryn Williams, Psychologist in Los Angeles, CAIPNB emphasizes the profound impact that our relationships and social connections have on our mental health and neural functioning. IPNB-informed therapy helps clients develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship skills. By understanding how past experiences and current relationships impact our neural networks, we can heal from past wounds and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.
— Dr. Gina Innocente, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Somers Point, NJInterpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and addressing specific issues that may be contributing to emotional distress. IPT is based on the idea that the quality of our relationships and how we interact with others can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being.
— Carole Goguen, Psy.D., Psychologist in Altadena, CAI'm passionate about destigmatizing mental health and take a holistic, integrated, and individualized approach to treatment. I provide a safe welcoming environment free of judgment to all. I'm excited to collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that improves your quality of life and moves you toward your goals.
— Marco Rudas-Garcia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Clackamas, ORInterpersonal therapy (IPT) is derived from psychodynamic therapy and focuses on reducing negative symptoms associated with relationships (e.g., family, friends, romantic). Because my specialized interests involve relating to others, I find this approach to be beneficial in understanding stress and traumatic responses within relationships due to feeling ineffective. I do not adhere to the manualized treatment method, but I do draw from beneficial methods utilized within IPT.
— Leigha Ward, Clinical Psychologist in West Lake Hills, TXIPT is a short-term psychotherapy in which therapist and client identify the issues and problems of interpersonal relationships. They also explore the client's life history to help recognize problem areas and then work toward ways to rectify them.
— Dr. Sonia Dhaliwal, Psychologist in Las Vegas, NVI have received supervision from IPT-trained therapists during my training. IPT suggests that we learn cyclical patterns from our early relationships; that is, how we relate to ourselves, how we relate to others, and strategies for how to "get" people to love and care for us. We internalize these and they become our "truth" for navigating our feelings about ourselves and our relationships. In IPT, we focus on the relationship we build in therapy to help us understand (and change) those patterns.
— Katy Shaffer, Psychologist in Baltimore, MDIt is an evidence-based, time-limited treatment strategy for mood disorders. Enhancing a client's interpersonal relationships and social functioning is the primary objective of Integrated Psychotherapy (IPT), which also attempts to lessen overall misery.
— Joanna Afolabi, Mental Health Practitioner in HOUSTON, TXInterpersonal therapy offers a helpful way of naming and addressing dynamics that can develop in any relationship. Issues related to grief, social roles, and identity can be understood and addressed using this approach.
— Phil Small, Psychologist in Portland, OR