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psychotherapy

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Definition

Treatment of psychological or emotional disorders through methods based on verbal and non-verbal communication between therapist and patient.

“She decided to start psychotherapy to deal with anxiety.”

“Psychotherapy helped him understand his emotional patterns better.”

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