Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is interpersonally based and focuses on modifying interpersonal relationships or expectations about people. It is also time-limited and is a non-transferential intervention. IPT is based on the belief that interpersonal factors may contribute heavily to psychological problems
It is a manual based, empirically supported. The targets of treatment are symptom relief, improved interpersonal functioning, and increase social support.

Effectiveness of IPT
IPT is widely applied the major problem areas:

·       Geriatric Patients

·       Grief and Loss: Death, Relocation, Divorce, health isssues, Job Loss, Miscarriage,  etc

·       Mood Disorders: Dysthymic, Bipolar Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Antenatal Depression, Post – MI Depression.

·       Interpersonal Disputes

·       Post traumatic Syndrome Disorder

·       Role Transitions

·       Somatization Disorder.

As an IPT therapist, my stance towards my client is relaxed and supportive. The goals of my therapy are to understand my client, provide therapeutic inventions, and build a therapeutic alliance with my clients.