therapy

//ˈθɛrəpi//
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Noun

therapiesPlural
1

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, illness, or injury.

Physical therapy helped her recover from the knee injury.

2

The treatment of mental or psychological disorders by psychological means, especially through counseling or psychotherapy.

She decided to try therapy to help deal with her anxiety.

3

A healing or beneficial activity or process.

Gardening is therapy for me after a stressful day at work.