talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

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Both of these talk therapy methods can help address how the nervous system, stress and daily behaviors interact with physical symptoms. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 Additionally, supportive talk therapy is already a prominent part of gender-affirming treatment models. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Weaver says he's tried nearly every treatment for PTSD the VA offers including talk therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, and antidepressants. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Longer term, skills from cognitive-behavioral therapy, one of the most effective forms of talk therapy for anxiety and depression, can help. — Jessica Griffin, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk therapy

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1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talk therapy was in 1927

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talk therapy

noun
ˈtȯk- How to pronounce talk therapy (audio)
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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