Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis noun - A set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud.
Usage example: his physician recommended psychoanalysis
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Synonyms for Psychoanalysis

Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Psychotherapy" instead a noun "Psychoanalysis".

Nearby Words: psychoanalytic, psychoanalysed

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy noun - The treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means.
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Synonyms for Psychotherapy

Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy are semantically related. You can use "Psychoanalysis" instead a noun "Psychotherapy".

Nearby Word: psychotherapist
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