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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The filing said prison officials concluded that psychotherapy, trauma treatment, and psychotropic medications were safer and more appropriate approaches in the prison setting.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
This might then also encompass the use of AI as an adjunct or tool that is used alongside psychotherapy.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Otto Buchinger was an early pioneer of psychotherapy and four generations on, counseling, coaching, and gentle holistic therapies are a part of the support guests receive.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
The mental health service, started in 1981, offers support groups, psychotherapy and counseling in the area.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
This might then also encompass the use of AI as an adjunct or tool that is used alongside psychotherapy.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Otto Buchinger was an early pioneer of psychotherapy and four generations on, counseling, coaching, and gentle holistic therapies are a part of the support guests receive.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
The mental health service, started in 1981, offers support groups, psychotherapy and counseling in the area.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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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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