psychotherapy
noun/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/
Frequency rank: #10,109 most common English word
Meaning
A treatment for mental or emotional problems through talking and psychological techniques rather than medication.
Example sentence
After struggling with anxiety for years, she finally decided to try psychotherapy with a licensed therapist.
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