Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is a method of psychological treatment where a therapist and client communicate verbally to solve emotional and behavioral problems.
A therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences. It's like digging into old photo albums with your friend to understand why you are the way you are today.