psychotherapy
psychotherapy — noun
1. A process in which a person talks regularly with a trained professional to addre
A process in which a person talks regularly with a trained professional to address emotional struggles or mental health conditions, without the use of medicine or surgery.
Kian has been attending weekly psychotherapy sessions since his panic attacks began.
collocation: attending...psychotherapy sessions
Mira's therapist recommended psychotherapy to help her understand the source of her anxiety.
Unlike medication, psychotherapy helped Liang identify the thoughts that triggered his depression.
The community center offers affordable psychotherapy for families coping with loss and grief.
After a few months of psychotherapy, Renata noticed a real change in her mood.
- talk therapy
less formal, more descriptive term that highlights the conversational nature of the treatment
- therapy
broader term that can also refer to physical or occupational therapy
- counseling
typically refers to shorter-term support focused on specific life decisions or problems, rather than deep psychological patterns
文法句型
undergo / receive / attend / have psychotherapy
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — not used with 'a' or 'an'. Common verbs that pair with it include 'undergo', 'receive', 'have', 'attend', and 'begin'. The phrase 'go for psychotherapy' is also common in informal contexts.