therapist

noun
UK: /ˈθerəpɪst/
US: /ˈθerəpɪst/

  1. A person who is trained to treat mental or physical illness or distress.

    1. My therapist helps me deal with stress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The therapist suggested some relaxation techniques to help manage my anxiety symptoms effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who provides treatment to improve someone's physical or mental health, often through counseling or exercises.

    1. She is a therapist for children. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our therapist uses cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients in overcoming their challenges and achieving their goals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

counselor psychologist analyst psychiatrist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "therapist" in English means: A person who is trained to treat mental or physical illness or distress., Someone who provides treatment to improve someone's physical or mental health, often through counseling or exercises..

The phonetic transcription of "therapist" is /ˈθerəpɪst/ in British English and /ˈθerəpɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "therapist": counselor, psychologist, analyst, psychiatrist.

Example usage of "therapist": "My therapist helps me deal with stress.". More examples on the page.