talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

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An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment. Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 While those methods have largely been abandoned, non‑aversive approaches—primarily talk therapy—remain controversial. MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Wood said those who can manage anxiety without medication should also consider talk therapy. Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Exercise was also tested alone, not combined with medication or traditional talk therapy. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk therapy

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk therapy was in 1927

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“Talk therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20therapy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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