Talk therapy is just that - talking! Therapists apply research-based techniques to help people develop more effective habits, as well as increase their insight, problem-solving skills, distress tolerance, and communication skills, among many others. There are several approaches to psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychodynamic, as well as others, that help people work through their problems. Therapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and their therapist, where they are provided a supportive environment that allows them to talk openly with someone who is objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.