therapy that is brief and relies on goal setting and active techniques. It may last as long as 10 -20 sessions and aims to correct behaviour and interpersonal patterns. See directive counselling; reality therapy; sector therapy.
SHORT-TERM THERAPY: "Joe had short term therapy for his anger management."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SHORT-TERM THERAPY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/short-term-therapy/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
