psychotherapy: Meaning and Definition of

psy•cho•ther•a•py

Pronunciation: (sī"kō-ther'u-pē), [key]
— pl. -pies.
  1. the treatment of psychological disorders or maladjustments by a professional technique, as psychoanalysis, group therapy, or behavioral therapy.
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