Synonyms for

Psychotherapy

Verb / ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerʌpi: / Another word for psychotherapy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental illness or emotional problems using talk therapy.

Synonyms & similar words

mentalhygiene psychotherapeutics counseling therapy analysis treatment psychiatry psychology psychoanalysis hypnotherapy

Synonyms by register

Formal

talk therapy counseling psychological treatment analytic therapy

Informal

therapy counseling session talking it out getting help

Literary

soul-searching inner dialogue mind-mending

Antonyms

physical treatment somatic therapy medical intervention biological treatment pharmacological treatment

Common collocations

  • psychotherapy session
  • psychotherapy effectiveness
  • psychotherapy techniques
  • psychotherapy research
  • psychotherapy benefits
  • psychotherapy approaches
  • psychotherapy group

Word family

noun psychotherapy
adjective psychotherapeutic

Usage note

Psychotherapy is a broad term referring to treatment of mental disorders through conversation and psychological techniques. It is often contrasted with physical or medical treatments for mental health conditions.

Example sentences

  1. My friend goes to psychotherapy to talk about her problems.
  2. Psychotherapy can be helpful for people dealing with depression or anxiety.
  3. My therapist uses a type of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  4. After the car accident, I went to psychotherapy to help me deal with my trauma.
  5. Psychotherapy can be expensive, but it's worth it if it helps you feel better.

Quotes

  • 'The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.' - Carl Rogers, pioneer of humanistic psychotherapy.
  • 'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.' - Carl Rogers, pioneer of humanistic psychotherapy.
  • 'The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.' - William James, founder of American psychology and psychotherapy.

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