talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For some, stress relief, talk therapy, or other interventions may be more successful. Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2024 Effective treatments include talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024 Finally, talk therapy and cycle awareness can help patients build mental resilience for difficult weeks. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024 Mercury creates a trine with Chiron and squares off against Uranus. Time for some talk therapy! Jennifer Culp, Them, 12 July 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 18 Aug. 2024.

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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