Psychotherapy

Definition

Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. It's also known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or simply therapy.

Related terms

Psychiatrist:

A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.

Psychologist:

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.

Counseling Psychology:

A psychological specialty that encompasses research and applied work in several broad domains including counseling process and outcome; supervision and training; career development; prevention; health psychology; multiculturalism etc.