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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Preference for in-person psychotherapy versus digital psychotherapy options for depression: survey of adults in the U.S
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Summary Natural treatments can be a helpful addition to a depression treatment plan, which often includes psychotherapy and antidepressant medications.
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Medications For people with mild to moderate postpartum depression, starting treatment with psychotherapy alone may be an option.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
Traditional psychotherapy doesn’t come cheap: Sessions with licensed professionals typically cost between $100 and $250 per 45-minute appointment, sometimes more depending on the provider’s credentials.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Summary Natural treatments can be a helpful addition to a depression treatment plan, which often includes psychotherapy and antidepressant medications.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Medications For people with mild to moderate postpartum depression, starting treatment with psychotherapy alone may be an option.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
Traditional psychotherapy doesn’t come cheap: Sessions with licensed professionals typically cost between $100 and $250 per 45-minute appointment, sometimes more depending on the provider’s credentials.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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