What is psychotherapy?

Also known as: talk therapy.

Psychotherapy is a form of therapy and counseling that is conducted by a mental health professional, for example a psychologist, a licensed mental health counselor, social worker or a psychiatrist. The therapy is typically founded upon an open dialogue between the therapist and the patient, though medications can be recommended and prescribed prescribing physician at times during the treatment.

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Reviewed by: Marisa Azaret, PsyD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM