08/13/2026
Myth or Truth: What does psychotherapy at OTTP actually look like?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what psychotherapists do — that they only work one-on-one in an office, that they're there to "fix" people, that therapy is just talking with no real plan.
The truth? Our clinicians show up in a lot of different ways — as individual and family therapists, school-based counselors, and group facilitators — meeting young people wherever they are. And no matter the setting, it always starts with the same thing: building trust and a safe space, first.
Swipe through to see how we're busting some of the biggest myths about psychotherapy, and what treatment really looks like for the young people and families we work with. 💛
*Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A widely used, evidence-based form of talk therapy focused on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The idea is that changing unhelpful thought patterns can shift how someone feels and acts.
*Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Helps people make peace with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, while taking real steps toward the life they actually want. It blends mindfulness-based strategies with values-driven action.
*Narrative Therapy
Built on the idea that people make sense of their lives through the stories they tell about themselves — and that those stories can be reshaped in a way that's more empowering. It often involves separating a person's identity from their problems ("the problem is the problem, not the person").
*Motivational Interviewing
Helps a client find their own reasons to make a change, rather than being told what to do. It's a collaborative, client-centered approach often used to work through ambivalence about change.
