therapist

[ ther-uh-pist ]

noun

1. a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
2. a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.
3. Also ther·a·peu·tist [] a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics. therapeutics.

ˈtherapist

/ ˈθɛrəpɪst /

noun

1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

   a physical therapist

Word History and Origins

Origin of therapist¹

First recorded in 1885–90; therap(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

She even exclaims: "I am the rock therapists break themselves against."

From BBC

Unlike men, who have agency and could have called a therapist instead of following Elon Musk on Twitter, lonely and needy cats are innocent and deserving of your love.

From Salon

Green, in her day job, is a practicing mental health therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

She could go to a med-spa, but that would cost about $1,000 a month, still too much for the new therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

“What I learned from our therapist was that if children ask questions, they’re ready to know the answer,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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