Meaning of the word psychotherapy in English

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psychotherapy

US /ˌsaɪ.koʊˈθer.ə.pi/
UK /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈθer.ə.pi/
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Noun

the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example:
She decided to undergo psychotherapy to cope with her anxiety.
Many different approaches are used in psychotherapy.