Main Entry: psy·cho·ther·a·py

Pronunciation: \ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural psy·cho·ther·a·pies

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