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therapist
[ ther-uh-pist ]
noun
- 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.
- a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.
- Also ٳ···پ [] a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics. therapeutics.
ˈٳ辱
/ ˈθɛəɪ /
noun
- a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
a physical therapist
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
He has held numerous positions including counselor, sports coach, child-care assistant, substitute teacher and behavioral therapist.
As a licensed therapist, she had offered her services at a local emergency shelter but was gently turned down because there were more people wanting to volunteer than there were seeking help.
But you might not realize you can work with a financial therapist, specifically focusing on your relationship with money.
Maxwell offered her an interview for the chance to train as a massage therapist, she said, and took her to Jeffrey Epstein.
As an autism researcher, I know autism can be reliably identified as early as 18 months old, which can unlock a whole world of services and support from therapists, doctors and teachers.
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