psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē 
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or of related bodily ills by psychological means
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There is a belief drawn from the world of psychotherapy that every behavior has a good intention.
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Josh Davis, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Some benefits were seen halfway through treatment (day six), suggesting faster improvement than standard antidepressants or psychotherapy, which usually take weeks to produce an effect.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
The first phase of the grant will work to reform intrusive licensing and credentialing questions that probe into a medical professional's mental health conditions and their history of psychotherapy.
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The essence of psychotherapy itself lies in offering a safe and structured space to vent out your emotions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Josh Davis, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Some benefits were seen halfway through treatment (day six), suggesting faster improvement than standard antidepressants or psychotherapy, which usually take weeks to produce an effect.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
The first phase of the grant will work to reform intrusive licensing and credentialing questions that probe into a medical professional's mental health conditions and their history of psychotherapy.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The essence of psychotherapy itself lies in offering a safe and structured space to vent out your emotions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for psychotherapy
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or of related bodily illnesses by psychological means
Medical Definition
psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē
plural psychotherapies
1
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or maladjustment by psychological means especially involving verbal communication (as in psychoanalysis, nondirective psychotherapy, reeducation, or hypnosis)
2
: any alteration in an individual's interpersonal environment, relationships, or life situation brought about especially by a qualified therapist and intended to have the effect of alleviating symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance
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