Therapy has long been considered taboo. In this article I will discuss the main forms of therapy and their characteristics as well as strategies also used. This essay will also cover examples of each disorder and show which therapeutic method is best used to care for an individual or individuals. Psychological disorders have existed for centuries, back then they did not know how to treat various disorders. Throughout human history, people have associated abnormal behavior with witchcraft. (Howells and Osborn, 1984; Berrios, 1996). In the 1900s, when doctors did not know how to treat people with psychological disorders, these people were placed in hospitals called asylums to treat this type of behavior. However, over time, the treatment of individuals with psychological disorders has evolved into many types of therapies. Today, the therapy is used to aid in the treatment of the many types of disorders known to man. There are different types of approaches to psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is the treatment of psychological disorders by a therapist, a professional trained to treat emotional and mental problems. Psychodynamics is a form of therapy. This type of treatment is used to analyze the individual in order to deal with past conflicts that cause such impulsive behavior. When this method is used, the therapist may use free association and/or dream interpretation to uncover hidden thoughts and feelings. People who would benefit from this type of therapy would be people with anxiety. Strategies for successful treatment are therapy and sometimes anti-anxiety medications. Another therapeutic approach is behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy is ...... middle of paper ...... makes them feel better and improve their morale. In the 1900s, doctors used this method to treat psychological disorders using electroconvulsive therapy. This type of therapy uses an electric shock to the brain, causing the patient to lose consciousness and have seizures. This has only been done in very severe cases of depression. I think this form of therapy is no longer practiced, but there is an alternative that is used and it is called transcranial magnetic stimulation. This is when magnets are used on parts of the brain to relieve depression. There are many types of therapies, but only a qualified professional and the individual can make the decision about the best way to treat a disorder. Works Cited Throughout human history, people have associated abnormal behavior with witchcraft. (Howells and Osborn, 1984; Berrios, 1996).