Korean Dictionary
How to say "Therapy" in Korean
“Therapy” in Korean is 상담 치료 (pronounced "sangdam chiryo").
상담 치료
sangdam chiryo
Usage & Context
Therapy involves professional sessions to address mental health challenges. Seeking 상담 치료 has become more socially accepted in Korea as mental health awareness campaigns have expanded.
Example Sentence
심리 상담 치료를 통해 트라우마를 극복했다.
I overcame trauma through psychological therapy.
How to use 상담 치료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Therapy” is 상담 치료, romanized as sangdam chiryo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'sang-dam chee-ryo' — 'sangdam' rhymes with 'song-dam', and 'chiryo' sounds like 'chee-ryoh' with a soft rolled r.
More Example Sentences
Chatting honestly with a close friend
요즘 회사 스트레스 때문에 상담 치료를 받고 있어요.
I'm getting therapy these days because of work stress.
Sharing experience in an online mental health community
상담 치료가 생각보다 도움이 많이 됐어요.
Therapy helped me more than I expected.
University counselor introducing services to a student
학교에 무료 상담 치료 프로그램이 있어요.
The school has a free therapy program.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 상담 치료 specifically refers to psychological counseling or talk therapy, separate from 정신과 치료 (psychiatric treatment with medication). There's still lingering stigma around mental health care, so many Koreans visit 심리상담센터 (counseling centers) rather than hospitals to avoid the record showing on insurance history. Younger generations, influenced by celebrities openly discussing therapy, are breaking the taboo, and many companies now offer 사내 상담 (in-house counseling) as an employee benefit.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
상담 치료를 받아 보세요.
You should try getting therapy.
상담 치료 예약했어요.
I booked a therapy appointment.
상담 치료가 필요할 것 같아요.
I think I need therapy.
Related Expressions
심리 상담
simni sangdam
psychological counseling
정신과
jeongsingwa
psychiatry department
치료사
chiryosa
therapist
우울증
uuljeung
depression
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