therapist

Thân thiện

A therapist listens attentively to a client in a comfortable office.

Definition

Noun: A person who is trained and skilled in providing a specific type of therapy, which is a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, often through psychological or physical methods.

Usage and Examples

A "therapist" is a professional who treats clients or patients. The specific type of therapy is usually indicated by a preceding word (e.g., speech therapist, physical therapist).

• After the accident, she visited a therapist twice a week for rehabilitation.
• He decided to see a therapist to help manage his anxiety.
• The therapist used various techniques to help the child improve communication skills.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• The term is a general category. The professional's specific title and qualifications depend on their field (e.g., , , ).
• In common usage, "therapist" alone often refers to a or mental health professional.
  • "She's been seeing a therapist to talk through her stress."

Variants and Related Words

• Psychotherapist (n): A therapist who treats mental and emotional disorders primarily through communication and psychological techniques.
• Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist (n): A therapist who treats disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
• Therapy (n): The treatment intended to heal or relieve a disorder.
• Therapeutic (adj): Relating to the healing of disease; having a good effect on the body or mind.

Synonyms

• Clinician: A healthcare professional involved in clinical practice.
• Counselor: A person who provides guidance, especially on personal or psychological issues.
• Practitioner: A person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or therapy.

Common Collocations and Phrases

• To see a therapist / To go to a therapist: To attend therapy sessions.
  • It's a sign of strength to seek help and see a therapist.
• Work with a therapist: To be engaged in a therapeutic process with a professional.
  • He has been working with a therapist for several months.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• healer