psychotherapy
noun
the treatment of psychological disorders or maladjustments by a professional technique, as psychoanalysis, group therapy, or behavioral therapy.
psychotherapist
-
a word derived from
psychotherapy.
Example Sentences
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Enikö Hajas, a psychotherapist who works with people who relocate abroad, said it’s common to experience depression, loneliness or grief in the first year or two after moving.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Bloom’s first foray into crime fiction nails the genre’s conventions while her bona fides as a recently retired professor of English and psychotherapist in mid-state Connecticut make this book resonate as spot-on, hilarious truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Matt Lundquist, a psychotherapist with Tribeca Therapy, says you understandably feel confused and frustrated with your father, as this is not how a mature person typically acts.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
Navigating a line between the messages from school and what they say at home is difficult, says Anastasia Rubtsova, a psychotherapist.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
A handful of professionals gathered with a trained psychotherapist to share their problems in a safe environment.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
