Aaron's persistent feelings of sadness and impending doom dominate his life. Every time he says anything even a little positive to his therapist, the therapist smiles. Otherwise, the therapist maintains a stone face. This therapist is probably using some variation of:

A) existential therapy.
B) behavioral activation therapy.
C) psychoanalytic therapy.
D) interpersonal psychotherapy.

Behavioral Activation Therapy

A therapeutic approach that aims to treat depression by engaging the patient in positive activities to improve mood and decrease depressive symptoms.

Existential Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on individual responsibility and finding the meaning of life and personal existence.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Psychoanalytic Therapy is a form of in-depth talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts and psychological problems rooted in childhood experiences.