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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The cost of mental health services has risen dramatically, particularly since the state stopped requiring providers to seek prior authorization before giving psychotherapy, deputy Medicaid director Cristen Bates said.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
This includes quality-of-life research on nutrition and fitness, art and music therapy, psychotherapy, distress and pain management and other health-specific interventions.
—Zeina Nahleh, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps people develop better self-regulation and can assist them in rebuilding relationships.
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First and foremost, people with hypersexuality usually benefit from psychotherapy.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
This includes quality-of-life research on nutrition and fitness, art and music therapy, psychotherapy, distress and pain management and other health-specific interventions.
—Zeina Nahleh, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps people develop better self-regulation and can assist them in rebuilding relationships.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
First and foremost, people with hypersexuality usually benefit from psychotherapy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 9 July 2025
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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