noun

therapy

therapy, treatment, counselling

She is in therapy for her anxiety.

She is in therapy for her anxiety.

Physical therapy helped him walk again.

Physiotherapy helped him walk again.

There are many different therapies for this condition.

There are many different therapies for this condition.

((in therapy)) to be receiving therapy She is in therapy.

((therapy for sth.)) therapy for a specific condition He needs therapy for his back pain.

((physical/occupational/etc. therapy)) a specific type of therapy Physical therapy can be very effective.

Synonyms: treatment, counselling, remedy

From Greek 'therapeia' meaning 'healing, service'.

Think of 'therapy' as a way to 'rap' or talk about your problems to heal.

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