In general, anyone struggling with emotional distress that’s connected to relationships, social roles, or life changes is a solid candidate for IPT.
More specifically, you might be a good fit if:
- You’re dealing with depression, grief, or a life transition
- You’ve lost a loved one, ended a relationship, changed jobs, become a parent, or retired, and it’s affecting your mood and self-esteem.
- Your mental health is closely tied to relationship conflicts
- Ongoing arguments with a partner or family member.
- Feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or isolated.
- Struggles with assertiveness, trust, or emotional expression.
- You’re not looking to dig into childhood or unconscious issues
- IPT is here-and-now focused. It doesn’t dwell on early life unless it’s directly affecting current relationships.
- You prefer a structured, time-limited therapy
- 12 to 16 sessions with clear goals.
- Regular mood tracking and attention to measurable progress.
- You want help navigating social stress
- This includes things like improving communication, handling rejection, or rebuilding after a breakup or trauma.
