talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to previous reporting from USA TODAY, gender-affirming care includes everything from talk therapy to hormone therapy to (in rare instances) surgical intervention. Sara Chernikoff, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024 The committee voted 9-2 that data submitted by Lykos Therapeutics did not prove that MDMA combined with talk therapy was effective at treating PTSD. Peter Weber, theweek, 5 June 2024 Following public comment and discussion, the panel voted 9-2 that MDMA – in combination with talk therapy – is not effective for treating PTSD. Will Stone, NPR, 4 June 2024 Bipolar disorder usually worsens without treatment but can be managed with mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medicines, and talk therapy. Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk therapy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talk therapy was in 1979

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“Talk therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20therapy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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