psychotherapy
/'saikou'θerəpi/
Definition
- Noun:
- The treatment of mental or emotional disorders by psychological means: A form of therapy that involves talking and other communication techniques to help a person understand and manage their problems, rather than using medical or biological treatments.
- The branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods: The area of mental health science and practice that focuses on using psychological theories and techniques for treatment.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She sought psychotherapy to help manage her anxiety.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common form of psychotherapy.
- The clinic specializes in psychotherapy for trauma survivors.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in psychotherapy": To be undergoing this form of treatment.
- He has been in psychotherapy for six months to work on his depression.
- "A course of psychotherapy": A planned series of therapy sessions.
- The doctor recommended a twelve-week course of psychotherapy.
Variants and Related Words
- Psychotherapist (n): A professional trained to practice psychotherapy.
- She is a licensed psychotherapist with twenty years of experience.
- Psychotherapeutic (adj): Relating to psychotherapy.
- The psychotherapeutic approach was tailored to the client's needs.
Synonyms
- Talk therapy: A common informal term for psychotherapy.
- Counseling: Often used interchangeably, though sometimes considered a broader or slightly different category.
Related Phrases
- Group psychotherapy: Psychotherapy conducted with a group of people.
- He found group psychotherapy helpful for building social skills.
- Brief psychotherapy: Psychotherapy designed to be short-term and focused on specific goals.
- Brief psychotherapy can be effective for resolving immediate crises.
Noun
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the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
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the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
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