Psychotherapeutic
/ˌsaɪkoʊθəˈrɛp.jʊ.tɪk/Adjective
Relating to the treatment of mental or emotional disorders by psychological means.
He is undergoing psychotherapeutic treatment for his anxiety.
Usage tips
Formal
psychotherapeutic techniques, psychotherapeutic sessions, psychotherapeutic practices
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Application
In clinical contexts, 'psychotherapeutic' is used to describe therapy techniques; Example: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
It is often used in formal discussions about mental health; Example: Research articles use this term extensively.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
People may feel a stigma around psychotherapeutic help; Example: Some prefer to talk about 'talk therapy' instead.
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psychologypsychiatrycounseltherapy
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