Therapist: meaning, definitions and examples

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therapist

 

[ หˆฮธษ›rษ™pษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

A therapist is a professional who is trained to help people with mental health issues, emotional problems, or relationship difficulties. Therapists use various techniques such as talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychoanalysis to assist their clients in improving their mental well-being.

Synonyms

counselor, psychologist, psychotherapist

Examples of usage

  • She has been seeing a therapist to work through her anxiety.
  • The therapist suggested some coping strategies for dealing with stress.
  • Many people find it helpful to talk to a therapist about their feelings.
  • The therapist listened attentively and provided valuable insights.
  • After a few sessions with the therapist, he felt more confident and self-aware.

Translations

Translations of the word "therapist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terapeuta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคฟเคคเฅเคธเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Therapeut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terapis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟะตะฒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terapeuta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒฉใƒ”ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉrapeute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terapeuta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terapist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜๋ฃŒ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู„ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terapeut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terapeut

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒป็–—ๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terapevt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐferรฐaraรฐili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟะตะฒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ•แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terapevt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terapeuta

Word origin

The word 'therapist' originated from the Greek word 'therapeutes', which means 'attendant' or 'servant'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who provides medical or psychological treatment to others. The modern concept of a therapist as a mental health professional emerged in the 19th century with the development of psychotherapy as a distinct field of study.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,731 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.