American English
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pɪst̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a trained professional who helps people deal with emotional, mental, or personal problems
Practice out louda trained professional who helps people deal with emotional, mental, or personal problems
Maria sees a therapist every Thursday.
I talked to my therapist about my anxiety.
licensed therapist · mental health therapist · family therapist · online therapist
talk to a therapist about + problem
a therapist helps someone with + problem
a trained professional who helps people improve movement and recover from pain or injury
The therapist helped me walk again after my knee surgery.
I have an appointment with my therapist for my shoulder.
In American English, say physical therapist for this job; therapist alone often means a mental health professional.
physical therapist · occupational therapist · sports therapist · licensed physical therapist
see a therapist for + injury
work with a therapist to + verb
to meet regularly with a therapist for help
She sees a therapist twice a month.
a therapist who helps people recover movement and strength
The physical therapist showed me how to stretch my leg.
the place where a therapist works
I left my keys at the therapist's office.