Korean Dictionary
How to say "Exposure Therapy" in Korean
“Exposure Therapy” in Korean is 노출 치료 (pronounced "nochul chiryo").
노출 치료
nochul chiryo
Usage & Context
Exposure therapy gradually exposes patients to feared situations to reduce anxiety. Korean therapists use 노출 치료 to treat phobias, PTSD, and social anxiety disorder.
Example Sentence
노출 치료는 두려움과 정면으로 마주함으로써 공포를 줄인다.
Exposure therapy reduces fear by directly confronting what is feared.
How to use 노출 치료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Exposure Therapy” is 노출 치료, romanized as nochul chiryo.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '노출' (nochul), sounds like 'no' as in 'no, thank you' followed by 'chul' which rhymes with 'pull' but with a 'ch' sound like in 'church'. The second part, '치료' (chiryo), sounds like 'chee' as in 'cheese' and 'ryo' like 'rye-oh'.
More Example Sentences
A patient discussing their treatment plan with a friend.
거미 공포증 때문에 노출 치료를 시작했어요.
I started exposure therapy because of my arachnophobia.
A mental health professional discussing treatment options.
PTSD 환자들에게 노출 치료가 효과적이라고 합니다.
They say exposure therapy is effective for PTSD patients.
A therapist encouraging a client during a session.
점진적인 노출 치료를 통해 불안을 극복할 수 있어요.
You can overcome anxiety through gradual exposure therapy.
Cultural Context
While mental health awareness is growing in Korea, discussions around specific therapies like '노출 치료' (exposure therapy) are still relatively new to the general public. It's often discussed in clinical settings, but the concept of directly confronting fears is gaining more recognition as part of destigmatization efforts in mental health, especially among younger generations who are more open to seeking professional help.
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Common Phrases
노출 치료는 어떻게 진행되나요?
How does exposure therapy proceed?
두려움에 맞서는 치료법이에요.
It's a therapy that confronts fear.
점진적으로 노출하는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to expose oneself gradually.
Related Expressions
인지행동 치료
injihhaengdong chiryo
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
공황 장애
gonghwang jangae
Panic disorder
사회 불안 장애
sahoe buran jangae
Social anxiety disorder
정신 건강의학과
jeongsin geonganguihakgwa
Department of Mental Health (Psychiatry)
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