Definition of PSYCHOTHERAPY

psychotherapy

Meanings

Plural: psychotherapies

Noun

  • the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
  • the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
  • The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

Origin / Etymology

From psycho- + therapy.

Synonyms

mental hygiene, psychotherapeutics

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