Definitions for therapist
therapist
ther·a·pist
Spelling: [ther-uh-pist]
IPA: /ˈθɛr ə pɪst/
Therapist is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.
You can make 710 anagrams from letters in therapist (aehiprstt).
Definitions for therapist
noun
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a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
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a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.
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Also, therapeutist [ther-uh-pyoo-tist] /ˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪst/ (Show IPA). a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics.
Origin of therapist
First recorded in 1885-90; therap(y) + -ist