Word
therapy
Meanings
treatment for mental or emotional problems, often by talking with a trained professional
treatment to help the body recover or improve physical function after illness or injury
a particular method of medical treatment used to improve a health condition
Definition
Therapy is treatment that helps someone heal or cope with a health problem, especially a mental or emotional one.
Therapy is a form of treatment designed to improve a person’s health or well-being. It often refers to talking with a trained professional to manage emotions, stress, or mental health conditions. It can also mean physical or medical treatments used to recover from injury or illness. People may do therapy for a short period or over a longer time, depending on their needs.
Examples
- She started therapy to manage her anxiety.
- After the accident, he needed therapy for his shoulder.
- Therapy helped me build healthier habits.
- They talked about stress management in therapy.