therapy noun
ADJECTIVES
alternative, complementary, holistic
・Some individuals explore alternative therapies for holistic well-being.
conventional, standard, traditional
・Сonventional therapy remains a trusted and effective approach to treatment.
behavioural, cognitive, psychological, occupational
・Children with developmental challenges may benefit from occupational therapy.
hormonal • nutritional • physical • medical
・He underwent physical therapy to recover from the injury.
antibiotic, antimicrobial, anticoagulant, antidepressant, insulin
・The patient was advised to complete the full antibiotic therapy to ensure effectiveness.
aggressive, intensive • experimental
・The doctor recommended aggressive therapy to target the rapidly growing cancer cells.
combined • adjuvant
・He is having combined therapy, including physical rehabilitation and medication.
initial • long-term • systemic
・I've started initial therapy to cope with stress and pressure.
NOUNS
drug, hormone replacement, radiation, laser, gene
・She's undergoing drug therapy to alleviate chronic pain.
behaviour, speech, language, music, art
・Speech therapy helped improve her communication skills.
family, group, individual
・Family therapy can enhance communication within the family unit.
cancer, HIV, etc.
・Cancer therapy often involves a combination chemotherapy and radiation.
aversion, regression, relaxation, shock, gestalt, etc.
・Shock therapy is used in severe cases of depression and mental disorders.
THERAPY + NOUN
session
・After the therapy session, she felt a sense of relief and clarity.
protocol
・The research study evaluated the effectiveness of different therapy protocols.
VERBS
need, require, seek
・Children who experienced trauma often require specialized therapy.
undergo, have, receive, get, try, be given
・After the accident, she had to undergo physical therapy.
offer, provide, administer
・The clinic offers a variety of therapies to cater to different needs.
be in, go into
・The couple went into therapy to strengthen their relationship.
PHRASES
a form of therapy
・Mindfulness meditation is considered a form of therapy for stress reduction.
a course of therapy
・My doctor suggested a six-week course of therapy for my back pain.
treat sb/sth with therapy
・The psychologist treated her anxiety with cognitive-behavioral therapy.