When it comes to psychotherapy, many parents will think of a psychotherapist finding out the trauma of the counselor’s childhood through hypnosis or interviewing, thus solving the problems that bothered the counselor; or a psychotherapist making the counselor open up and speak the words hidden deep inside…However, psychotherapy is not necessarily like this. There are many different approaches to psychotherapy, including psychoanalysis and hypnosis, as well as psychological education, behavior management interventions, parent training, play therapy, group therapy, social skills training, etc. There are some differences between psychotherapy for children and adolescents and that for adults: first, adults tend to be active in receiving psychotherapy, they realize they have a problem that needs to be solved and turn to a psychotherapist, while children and adolescents are often passive in receiving therapy, parents bring them to the clinic and the children themselves do not think they need therapy. Secondly, children’s comprehension, expression and cognitive level are different from those of adults, and some therapies suitable for adults may be difficult to use in children, so appropriate therapies need to be chosen. In addition, the behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents are often closely related to the surrounding environment, especially in terms of family relationships, parenting methods, and school environment, so their psychological treatment requires the joint participation of parents and teachers. How long does psychotherapy last? The duration of psychotherapy is related to many factors: firstly, the duration varies from one treatment method to another; psychoanalytic treatment is longer, sometimes lasting for years or even decades; short-term cognitive-behavioral therapy is usually 10 to 12 sessions. Secondly, the length of psychotherapy is related to the personal characteristics of the counselor; people with strong initiative and good comprehension tend to improve faster; children and adolescents need longer treatment time due to their lack of initiative and poor cognition compared to adults. In addition, the length of treatment is also related to the complexity of the problem to be solved. What is the general arrangement of psychotherapy for children and adolescents? Psychotherapy is conducted by appointment. At the beginning of treatment, the therapist needs to observe and assess the child, establish a relationship with the child, discuss the goals and methods of treatment with the parents, and then intervene accordingly. Therapy is usually held 1-2 times a week initially, with progressively longer intervals as therapy progresses. The child is not the only one involved in the treatment, and depending on the needs of the treatment, individual meetings with the parents may be arranged. Does psychotherapy solve the problem? Psychotherapy is an important tool for treating behavioral and emotional problems in children and has proven to be effective. However, psychotherapy is not a panacea. Sometimes psychotherapy cannot solve all problems completely, but it can reduce the extent of the problem or solve part of it. If necessary, medication combined with psychotherapy should be used to achieve better results. In addition, the resolution of children’s and adolescents’ problems is closely related to the family environment, the ability of parents and teachers to make appropriate changes, and the long-term persistence of treatment.