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 is why either executive coaching or psychotherapy (or both) can be so valuable to business owners.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Psychiatric medication may be included in the treatment plan, but psychotherapy is generally the first line of treatment.
—Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
This is why either executive coaching or psychotherapy (or both) can be so valuable to business owners.
—Bill English, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The bulk of the report is spent attempting to discredit gender-affirming care, and concludes by positioning psychotherapy as the best option for treating gender dysphoria in adolescents.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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