verbal therapy
[/ˈvɜːrbəl ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: verbal therapies
terapia verbal
1. A form of psychological treatment that primarily uses conversation and spoken communication between a therapist and patient to address emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues
Verbal therapy helped her process her childhood trauma through guided conversations with her therapist.
A terapia verbal ajudou-a a processar o trauma da infância através de conversas orientadas com sua terapeuta.
2. Therapeutic approach where the therapist uses language, discussion, and dialogue as the main tool for healing and change
The psychologist recommended verbal therapy rather than medication for treating his anxiety disorder.
O psicólogo recomendou terapia verbal em vez de medicação para tratar seu transtorno de ansiedade.
In Brazil and the USA, verbal therapy is widely recognized as a mainstream mental health treatment approach. It reflects a cultural emphasis on psychological wellness and open discussion about mental health. In recent years, there has been a significant shift toward normalizing therapy, particularly among younger generations and urban populations. The term 'talk therapy' is more colloquially used in American English, while 'terapia verbal' is the preferred academic and clinical term in Brazilian Portuguese.
NYC Slang
talk therapy (commonly used in NYC and American English in general)
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