Therapist

Pronunciation: /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

Definitions of therapist

noun A person trained in a particular type of therapy, such as physical therapy or psychotherapy

Example Sentences

A1 My therapist helps me talk about my feelings.

A2 The therapist suggested some coping strategies for dealing with stress.

B1 The therapist specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.

B2 After several sessions with the therapist, I started to feel more confident.

C1 The therapist recommended exploring deep-seated issues in therapy.

C2 Working with a skilled therapist can lead to profound personal growth.

Examples of therapist in a Sentence

formal The therapist provided cognitive behavioral therapy to help the patient manage their anxiety.

informal I have a therapist appointment later to talk about my stress at work.

slang My therapist is the best, she really helps me sort through my thoughts.

figurative Sometimes I feel like my dog is my therapist, he always listens without judgment.

Grammatical Forms of therapist

• past tense: therapized
• plural: therapists
• comparative: more therapist
• superlative: most therapist
• present tense: therapizes
• future tense: will therapist
• perfect tense: has therapist
• continuous tense: is therapist
• singular: therapist
• positive degree: therapist
• infinitive: to therapist
• gerund: therapizing
• participle: therapized

Origin and Evolution of therapist

First Known Use: 1891 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'therapist' originates from the Greek word 'therapeutes', which means 'attendant' or 'one who administers healing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe a healthcare professional who administers treatment or therapy, the term 'therapist' has evolved to encompass a wide range of professionals who provide mental health, physical, or emotional support and treatment to individuals.