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 ˈtherapist¹

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

Example Sentences

At the end of last year, I started to see a cognitive behavioral therapist.

From Salon

The injury appeared clear on film, according to Dr. Dan Ginader, physical therapist and author of “The Pain-Free Body,” who reviewed video of the play.

From Los Angeles Times

"Every choice she makes is because she's just trying to help people, and it's messy and it's complicated. But her heart's in the right place. She probably just needs to see a therapist!"

From BBC

Unless someone in the chat was a mandated reporter, like psychiatrist or therapist, they have no legal requirement to reach out to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Urie is nominated in the category alongside his co-star Harrison Ford, who plays Paul, a curmudgeon therapist with a soft spot who finds love again while navigating Parkinson’s disease.

From Los Angeles Times

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