psychotherapeutische

Psychotherapeutische is an adjective used in German and Dutch to describe things related to psychotherapy. It refers to treatments, interventions, or approaches that aim to alleviate mental or emotional problems through psychological methods rather than biological or pharmacological means. Psychotherapeutische work focuses on the interaction between therapist and client to understand thoughts, feelings, and behavior and to promote healthier coping.

Common psychotherapeutische modalities include cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic and experiential approaches, systemic or family therapy, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. Therapies are typically conducted in individual, group, couple, or family formats and can target a wide range of conditions, such as depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma-related symptoms, or ongoing life stressors, as well as general personal development.

Psychotherapeutische treatment is delivered by trained professionals, such as licensed psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists with psychotherapy training, or other clinicians authorized to provide psychotherapy under national regulation. Practice guidelines, duration, and reimbursement vary by country and setting.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from Greek psyche (mind) and therapeuein (to attend to, to treat). In German and Dutch, psychotherapeutische appears as an attributive adjective, used to modify nouns such as Behandlung (treatment) or Sitzung (session). The English equivalent is psychotherapeutic.