talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One type of talk therapy — cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT — has been shown in studies to have more durable effects, University of Vermont researcher Kelly Rohan said. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Both of these talk therapy methods can help address how the nervous system, stress and daily behaviors interact with physical symptoms. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Additionally, supportive talk therapy is already a prominent part of gender-affirming treatment models. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Weaver says he's tried nearly every treatment for PTSD the VA offers including talk therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, and antidepressants. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talk therapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun

ˈtȯk- 

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient