supportive psychotherapy

noun

1. a type of psychotherapy that seeks to reduce psychological conflict and strengthen a patient's defenses through the use of various techniques, as reassurance, suggestion, counseling, and reeducation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supportive psychotherapy¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

She manages medications and offers supportive psychotherapy.

From Seattle Times

In a 94-person, randomized trial, iCBT outperformed supportive psychotherapy.

From Nature

But supportive psychotherapy can be a crucial resource.

From Washington Post