psychotherapy

[ sahy-koh-ther-uh-pee ]

noun

, plural psy·cho·ther·a·pies.

1. the treatment of psychological disorders or maladjustments by a professional technique, as psychoanalysis, group therapy, or behavioral therapy.

psychotherapy

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks; ˌsaɪkəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. the treatment of nervous disorders by psychological methods

psychotherapy

1. The use of the techniques of psychology or psychiatry or both to treat mental and emotional disorders. The term includes psychoanalysis , as well as other forms of psychological therapy .

Derived Forms

• ˌpsychoˌtheraˈpeutic, adjective
• ˌpsychoˈtherapist, noun
• ˌpsychoˌtheraˈpeutically, adverb

Other Words From

• psycho·thera·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychotherapy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; psycho- + therapy

Example Sentences

In addition, applications of cognitive psychotherapy, even brief interventions, can help adolescents understand their symptoms and alleviate the strain they cause.

From Science Daily

However, it could take a month or two to fully take effect, and ketamine plus intensive psychotherapy were really the only things that broke through to treating his CPTSD.

From Salon

The inpatient and IOPs both offered various forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive processing therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, usually in group settings.

From Science Daily

A GoFund me has raised almost £50,000, which will be used to convert their family house to make it more accessible, physiotherapy and psychotherapy, and a part-time carer.

From BBC

She had psychotherapy but can no longer afford the treatment, the court was told.

From BBC