talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The clinic provides dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, a form of talk therapy that aids in emotional regulation, for local youth and their families. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024 The center, which looks like a living room, is open around the clock and offers a variety of services, including free talk therapy, to people experiencing a mild mental health crisis. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk therapy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talk therapy was in 1979

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“Talk therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20therapy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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