Meaning & use
therapist
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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