psychotherapy
[ sahy-koh-ther-uh-pee ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈθɛr ə pi /
noun, plural psy·cho·ther·a·pies.
the treatment of psychological disorders or maladjustments by a professional technique, as psychoanalysis, group therapy, or behavioral therapy.
OTHER WORDS FROM psychotherapy
psy·cho·ther·a·pist, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH psychotherapy
psychiatrist psychologist psychoanalyst psychotherapist psychiatry psychology psychoanalysis psychotherapyWords nearby psychotherapy
British Dictionary definitions for psychotherapist
psychotherapy
less commonly psychotherapeutics (ˌsaɪkəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks)
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈθɛrəpɪ) /
noun
the treatment of nervous disorders by psychological methods
Derived forms of psychotherapy
psychotherapeutic, adjective psychotherapeutically, adverb psychotherapist, nounMedical definitions for psychotherapist (1 of 2)
psychotherapist
[ sī′kō-thĕr′ə-pĭst ]
n.
An individual, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatric social worker, who practices psychotherapy.
Medical definitions for psychotherapist (2 of 2)
psychotherapy
[ sī′kō-thĕr′ə-pē ]
n.
The treatment of mental and emotional disorders through the use of psychological techniques designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into problems, with the goal being personality growth and behavior modification.
psychotherapeutics
Other words from psychotherapy
psy′cho•ther′a•peu′tic (-pyōō′tĭk) adj.Cultural definitions for psychotherapist
psychotherapy
The use of the techniques of psychology or psychiatry or both to treat mental and emotional disorders. The term includes psychoanalysis, as well as other forms of psychological therapy.