therapist
/ˈθerəpɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈθerəpɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈther-ə-pist/ (ame, mw)
therapist — noun
- therapistsingular
- therapistsplural
1. a trained professional who helps people improve their mental health or recover f
a trained professional who helps people improve their mental health or recover from physical injuries through planned activities and exercises
After the accident, Rafael saw a therapist twice a week for six months.
collocation: see a therapist
Linh's therapist taught her breathing exercises to manage her anxiety.
The school hired a therapist to support students dealing with stress.
Once a week, Stefan talks with his therapist about work-related stress.
It took Adaeze several months to find a therapist she felt comfortable with.
- counselor
more common in everyday language for talk-based emotional support; less clinical than therapist
- psychotherapist
specifically a mental-health therapist; more formal and precise in clinical contexts
- clinician
broader term covering any healthcare professional who works directly with patients, including therapists and doctors
- psychologist
a licensed professional who may offer therapy but also conducts psychological testing and research
用法筆記
The word is a general term that covers many specializations, such as a physical therapist (helping with movement after injury) and a psychotherapist (talking through emotional problems). Unlike doctor, therapist does not necessarily imply a medical degree.