Origin: Greek prefix psycho-
Psychotherapy has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
"The patient's insurance plan finally covered the cost for individual psychotherapy after her initial consultation with a specialist in that field."
the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
"After months of struggling with anxiety, she finally decided to start psychotherapy to learn healthier coping mechanisms."
The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.
"After months of struggling with anxiety, Sarah finally decided to begin psychotherapy to learn healthier coping mechanisms through regular sessions with her psychologist."