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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His sins included publishing research showing that most children who wanted to transition changed their minds before adulthood, and his preference for trying psychotherapy before hormones.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The small trial demonstrated how adding creatine to a course of cognitive behavioural therapy can lead to greater reductions in depressive symptoms after eight weeks compared to patients receiving psychotherapy alone.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
That can range from medication in some instances, to psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
The percentage of Americans receiving psychotherapy remained relatively steady, at 3 to 4 percent, for decades before beginning a gradual rise, said Dr. Olfson.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The small trial demonstrated how adding creatine to a course of cognitive behavioural therapy can lead to greater reductions in depressive symptoms after eight weeks compared to patients receiving psychotherapy alone.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
That can range from medication in some instances, to psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
The percentage of Americans receiving psychotherapy remained relatively steady, at 3 to 4 percent, for decades before beginning a gradual rise, said Dr. Olfson.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 15 Jan. 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 23 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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