Meaning & use

therapist

noun·Everyday

A trained professional who treats mental, emotional, or physical conditions, especially through talk or exercise.

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Her therapist helped her work through the anxiety she had carried since childhood.

A physical therapist designed a routine to strengthen his knee after the injury.

A note on using this word

The term covers many specialties, such as physical, occupational, and psychotherapists, so context usually clarifies which kind is meant.

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