psychotherapy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

Pronunciation

sīkōthĕr'əpē /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-psychotherapy.wav

Word forms

psychotherapy psychotherapies

Etymology

From psycho- + therapy.

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