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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This usually includes medication (such as antipsychotics) to help control symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, and psychotherapy to provide support, education, and coping strategies.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Besides, the assumption that psychotherapy is focused on the past is mistaken.
—Bill English, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Between January 2018 and March 2024, Collins reportedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid for psychotherapy services that were allegedly provided to his Medicaid clients.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Of that amount, $11.5 million was spent on psychotherapy and $3.1 million on surgeries, according to Military.com, citing department data obtained by the outlet.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Besides, the assumption that psychotherapy is focused on the past is mistaken.
—Bill English, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Between January 2018 and March 2024, Collins reportedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid for psychotherapy services that were allegedly provided to his Medicaid clients.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Of that amount, $11.5 million was spent on psychotherapy and $3.1 million on surgeries, according to Military.com, citing department data obtained by the outlet.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 13 Apr. 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
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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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