Psychotherapy
Experience transformative healing and personal growth through evidence-based psychotherapy, tailored to your unique needs.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy, often referred to as “therapy” or “talk therapy,” is a core intervention in mental health care aimed at helping individuals understand and conquer a wide array of mental and emotional challenges. It seeks to empower individuals to identify triggers, harness their strengths, and develop effective coping mechanisms. Psychotherapy is often beneficial in addressing issues such as daily life stress, the aftermath of trauma, medical illnesses, grief from loss, like the death of a loved one, and specific mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Psychotherapy can be a standalone treatment or complement other treatments, including psychiatric medication.
There are various psychotherapy approaches, many of which can be tailored to treat specific problems or issues. In individual therapy, a person engages in one-on-one sessions with a therapist, creating a personalized and confidential space for exploration and healing. Through identification of problem areas and diagnosis, therapists create an individualized treatment plan to help you set and achieve your treatment goals. This contrasts with group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, where interactions with both the therapist and other participants play a role. Therapists employ diverse styles and methods based on their expertise and the unique needs of each individual.
Psychotherapy, often referred to as “therapy” or “talk therapy,” is a core intervention in mental health care aimed at helping individuals understand and conquer a wide array of mental and emotional challenges. It seeks to empower individuals to identify triggers, harness their strengths, and develop effective coping mechanisms. Psychotherapy is often beneficial in addressing issues such as daily life stress, the aftermath of trauma, medical illnesses, grief from loss, like the death of a loved one, and specific mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Psychotherapy can be a standalone treatment or complement other treatments, including psychiatric medication.
There are various psychotherapy approaches, many of which can be tailored to treat specific problems or issues. In individual therapy, a person engages in one-on-one sessions with a therapist, creating a personalized and confidential space for exploration and healing. Through identification of problem areas and diagnosis, therapists create an individualized treatment plan to help you set and achieve your treatment goals. This contrasts with group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, where interactions with both the therapist and other participants play a role. Therapists employ diverse styles and methods based on their expertise and the unique needs of each individual.
What is Psychotherapy?


What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy, often referred to as “therapy” or “talk therapy,” is a core intervention in mental health care aimed at helping individuals understand and conquer a wide array of mental and emotional challenges. It seeks to empower individuals to identify triggers, harness their strengths, and develop effective coping mechanisms. Psychotherapy is often beneficial in addressing issues such as daily life stress, the aftermath of trauma, medical illnesses, grief from loss, like the death of a loved one, and specific mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Psychotherapy can be a standalone treatment or complement other treatments, including psychiatric medication.
There are various psychotherapy approaches, many of which can be tailored to treat specific problems or issues. In individual therapy, a person engages in one-on-one sessions with a therapist, creating a personalized and confidential space for exploration and healing. Through identification of problem areas and diagnosis, therapists create an individualized treatment plan to help you set and achieve your treatment goals. This contrasts with group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, where interactions with both the therapist and other participants play a role. Therapists employ diverse styles and methods based on their expertise and the unique needs of each individual.
Psychotherapy Services
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Teaching patients to accept what is out of their control and commit to the positive solutions that lead them to a happy and fulfilled life.
Anxiety Disorder Treatments
Anxiety is typically diagnosed through a comprehensive assessment by healthcare professionals like psychologists, psychiatrists, or PCPs.
Biofeedback Therapy
Biofeedback empowers individuals to gain awareness and control over physiological functions through real-time monitoring.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Bipolar Disorder is often treated with a regimen of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
BPD is characterized by patterns of instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.
Child And Adolescent Therapy
Children and teens can benefit from talking with a licensed therapist. Providers will adjust techniques to meet your child's maturity and needs.
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
CPRT teaches parents how to use play to improve their relationship with their children.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
LifeStance offers a variety of therapy options including psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, couples’ therapy, family sessions, and other forms of therapy.
Couples Therapy
Relationships take hard work. A licensed therapist can help couples work through issues and become resilient together in-person or via online sessions.
Depression Treatment Options
Getting depression treatment & counseling at a clinic with a multidisciplinary team of mental health care providers can offer benefits of depression therapy and medication management options combined.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DBT is often used to treat people who have seen little to no improvement with other types of therapies.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorder treatment commonly involves different types of therapy and, in some cases, medication or hospitalization.
Faith-Based Counseling
Faith-based counseling integrates spiritual or religious beliefs with traditional counseling techniques.
Gambling Addiction Treatment
The first step to get help for gambling disorder is to recognize and acknowledge that there is a problem.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides compassionate support and guidance to individuals navigating the emotional challenges of loss, helping them cope with their grief and find a path toward healing.
Health Psychology
Health Psychology explores the intersection of physical and emotional well-being.
Intensive Outpatient Program (Therapy)
Participants in IOPs can learn more about their disorders, and obtain new coping skills to help in their recovery.
Men’s Mental Health
Many men suffer in silence, leading to a significant number of them going undiagnosed and untreated.
Mental Health Services for Veterans & Military
The suicide rate among veterans is 1.5 times higher than the general population
Narrative Therapy
Helping patients take control of their stories by becoming the role of the narrator in their own lives.
Online Therapy Services
When you make a telehealth appointment with a LifeStance provider, you can rest easy knowing that your session is secure, effective and covered.
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a combination of play therapy and behavioral therapy for young children and their parents or caregivers.
Porn Addiction Treatments
The treatment for porn addiction typically involves a combination of therapeutic interventions, support groups, and lifestyle changes.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatments
PTSD treatments encompass a range of therapeutic approaches designed to alleviate the distressing symptoms of this mental health condition.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Treatments
With help from a professional, PMDD is treatable through medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy seeks to understand human behavior, personality development, and the impact of unconscious processes on thoughts and actions.
School-Based Programs
School-based mental health programs offer a range of services, including counseling, psychoeducation, and prevention initiatives.
Solution Focused Therapy
Helping improve a patient’s ability to apply solutions rather viewing the situation as a problem.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy acknowledges the powerful mind and body connection.
Substance Abuse Treatments
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance abuse is crucial in identifying and addressing the problem early on.
Trauma Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
TFCBT directly addresses the impact of traumatic events on children and adolescents.
Trauma-Informed Care
Teaching patients to accept what is out of their control and commit to the positive solutions that lead them to a happy and fulfilled life.
Matthew Solit, MSW is the North Division Executive Clinical Director at LifeStance, serving the therapists and clinical directors across 21 states. Prior to stepping into the role of ECD, he served as Michigan Operations Director, with a primary focus on clinical operations. Matthew has over 20 years of varied leadership experience, most of which has been in the mental and behavioral health field. Throughout this, he has also made time to provide direct clinical care to those in need. He has spent time working in inpatient, outpatient, and sub-acute settings, working with an extensive variety of clinical challenges.
Matthew received his B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona and his master s in social work from the Catholic University of America in his hometown of Washington, D.C. He has engaged in numerous speaking events on topics from clinical diagnostic skills-building to clinical best-practices and risk management. Matthew spends his off time with his wonderful family and two dogs. He enjoys cooking, woodworking, and gardening outside of his work with those in need.
