Lulu sees a therapist once a week. During her therapy sessions, she discusses issues and events that have impacted her life. Her therapist helps her to understand how these events and issues have affected her. The type of therapy Lulu is seeking is called ______________.

A) psychotherapy
B) biomedical therapy
C) physical therapy
D) electroconvulsive therapy

Psychotherapy involves talking with a mental health professional to explore and address psychological and emotional issues, such as those that Lulu is discussing with her therapist. Biomedical therapy refers to medication and other interventions that directly target the biological underpinnings of mental illness. Physical therapy is a type of rehabilitation that focuses on restoring physical function and mobility. Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical procedure used to treat severe mental illness, involving the use of electric currents to induce controlled seizures.