1. a person trained to treat physical, mental, or behavioral disorders

Examples

• She decided to see a therapist to help with her anxiety.
• The physical therapist helped him recover from his knee injury.
• My therapist suggested some coping strategies for stress.
• The speech therapist worked with children who had communication difficulties.
• After the accident, he needed both a physical therapist and an occupational therapist.
• The family therapist helped them resolve their conflicts.
• Finding the right therapist can take time and patience.