Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)

Variety of Behavioral Health Settings

A program for adults, ages 18+ with major depression; based on the understanding that many psychological disorders are based on attachment and the emotional effects of broken attachments. This therapy is designed to focus on emotional awareness and the ability to feel these emotions in order to heal and overcome these behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.  The goal is resolution of attachment trauma-related symptoms that manifest as anxiety, depression, behavioral and personality problems, and somatic symptoms. 

Focus Population
Adults
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Mental Health Problems
Level of Intervention
Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Medical or Health Setting, including residential treatment centers
Latinos in Participant Samples
No Information
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Depression Treatment (Adult)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
No Information
Registry URL
https://cebc4cw.org/program/intensive-short-term-dynamic-psychotherapy/
Contact Information
Tami Chelew, LMFT
President
International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association
Email: tamichelew@gmail.com
Phone: (858) 829-6074
Website
http://www.istdp.com