talk therapy

noun

: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

Examples of talk therapy in a Sentence

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Another key intervention is management of the anxiety and depression that often accompanies SPS, with treatments like SSRI medications and talk therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 3 Apr. 2025 The most widely used are: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of talk therapy involves identifying the thought processes that trigger your anger and then implementing methods to notice those thoughts and manage your anger. Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025 Some providers pair low-dose injections with talk therapy. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025 The challenge to Colorado's law was brought by Kaley Chiles, a professional counselor who is licensed by the state and uses talk therapy in her practice. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk therapy

Word History

First Known Use

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20therapy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

talk therapy

noun
: psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient
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