Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun psychotherapy

2 senses of psychotherapy

Sense 1
psychotherapy, psychotherapeutics, mental hygiene -- (the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods)
       => psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine -- (the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders)

Sense 2
psychotherapy -- (the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means)
       => therapy -- ((medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief")