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therapist

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ther·a·pist  (thr-pst)
n.
One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.

therapist [ˈθɛrəpɪst]
n
(Medicine) a person skilled in a particular type of therapy a physical therapist
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.therapisttherapist - a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
naprapath - a therapist who practices naprapathy
alleviator - a therapist who makes suffering more endurable
chiropractor - a therapist who practices chiropractic
curandera - a Mexican woman who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans
curandero - a Mexican man who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans
electrotherapist - someone who specializes in the treatment of disease by electricity
herb doctor, herbalist - a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
naturopath - a therapist who practices naturopathy
osteopath, osteopathist - a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
physical therapist, physiotherapist - therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder
clinical psychologist, psychotherapist - a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders
sangoma - a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
speech therapist - a therapist who treats speech defects and disorders

therapist
noun psychologist, analyst, psychiatrist, shrink (informal), counsellor, healer, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, trick cyclist (informal) My therapist helped me feel my anger.
Translations
therapist [ˈθerəpɪst] Nterapeuta mf
therapist [ˈθɛrəpɪst] nthérapeute mf
therapist
nTherapeut(in) m(f)
therapist [ˈθɛrəpɪst] nterapista m/f
therapist [ˈθɛrəpɪst] nterapista m/f


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