Definitions for: Psychotherapy


[n] the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
[n] the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods



Webster (1913) Definition: Psy`cho*ther"a*py, n. [Psycho- + therapy.]
(Med.)
Psychotherapeutics.

Synonyms: mental hygiene, psychotherapeutics

See Also: analysis, behavior modification, behavior therapy, client-centered therapy, clinical psychology, crisis intervention, depth psychology, group therapy, hypnotherapy, play therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychological medicine, psychopathology, self-analysis, therapy

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