noun
psychotherapy
seye-koh-THEH-ruh-pee
noun
1
Treatment of mental and emotional problems through talking with a trained therapist.
"He credits years of psychotherapy with helping him manage his depression."
How to Use Psychotherapy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTalk-based treatment for mental health issues, delivered by a trained therapist.
Common pairings
undergo psychotherapy
group psychotherapy
Word Forms
psychotherapies plural
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Etymology
From psycho- + therapy.