psychotherapy

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: psy-cho-ther-a-py (5)

English Definition

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example Sentence

She is undergoing psychotherapy to help deal with her depression.

US IPA /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθerəpi/
UK IPA /ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpi/