Encounter therapy is a term used to describe various psychotherapeutic approaches that aim to promote personal growth, emotional healing, and self-awareness through face-to-face interaction with others. Some potential synonyms for encounter therapy include group therapy, experiential therapy, interpersonal therapy, humanistic therapy, and process-oriented therapy. Each of these approaches emphasizes different aspects of the therapeutic encounter, ranging from exploring unconscious emotions and beliefs to developing authentic relationships with others. Although encounter therapy can take many forms, it generally involves creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their feelings, learn from one another, and develop deeper insights into themselves and their relationships.