: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems
called also group psychotherapy
group therapist
noun
: a person who conducts group psychotherapy
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Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
There’s a stop for group therapy.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Herje ran group therapy sessions alongside Sage the goldendoodle for these students.
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ABC News,
28 May 2026
What happens in group therapy is supposed to stay in the group rather than be turned into office conversation.
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Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Herje ran group therapy sessions alongside Sage the goldendoodle for these students.
—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
There’s a stop for group therapy.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Herje ran group therapy sessions alongside Sage the goldendoodle for these students.
—
ABC News,
28 May 2026
What happens in group therapy is supposed to stay in the group rather than be turned into office conversation.
—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for group therapy
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“Group therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20therapy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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