Some therapists take a(n approach to psychotherapy, which means they draw on numerous techniques in their work with clients.

I don't know how this pertains to social studies, but I do know that in general practice medicine, doctors must use holistic care approaches and techniques to meet the patient's necesites. This includes respect of personal beliefs and religion, cultural diversity, maintaining small relationships with the patients to gain trust and for the patient to cooperate effectively, understanding emotional, mental, and psychical needs, meeting patients on intellectual levels, and it involves a great deal of psychology.