Psychotherapy (noun)

The treatment of mental or emotional problems through psychological means, such as talk therapy, as opposed to medication or other physical means.

Origin:

From greek psyche "mind, soul" + therapeia "healing, treatment".

Examples:

1. She was undergoing psychotherapy to help her deal with her anxiety.
2. The psychotherapy sessions helped him to understand and work through his childhood trauma.
3. The psychotherapy helped the patient to overcome his addiction.
4. He was prescribed a combination of medication and psychotherapy for his depression.
5. The psychotherapy helped the patient to improve her self-esteem.