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 therapeutist 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 was studying for a master’s degree in clinical psychology with dreams of becoming a marriage and family therapist.

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That alone should help victims better understand what they are going through, and alert therapists that it’s an issue that may need to be addressed.

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"Our aim is early discharge after surgery," says Dr Farah Husain, senior specialist in anaesthesia and certified music therapist for the study.

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So before making the leap, here are some of the things that family therapists say both parents and children should consider.

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Research into the effect of lion's mane's on brain function is still in its early stages, but it is "promising", according to nutritional therapist Rakhi Lad.

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