Individual therapy, sometimes called counseling or psychotherapy, is a process where the therapist and the patient work together one-on-one to address the goals and needs of the patient. Couples therapy, sometimes called counseling or psychotherapy, is a process where the therapist works with couples to identify and resolve issues affecting the relationship. Group therapy, sometimes called counseling or psychotherapy, is a process where the therapist works with a group of individuals to identify and resolve similar issues that are common to each member of the group.