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psychotherapy

/ˌsaɪkəʊˈθɛrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does psychotherapy mean?

noun

The treatment of mental illness or emotional disorders by psychological means, especially through conversation with a trained therapist.

Example

"She sought the help of a psychotherapist to cope with her anxiety."

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