therapist
therapist — 名詞
1. a trained professional who helps people improve their mental health or recover f
治療師
透過專業療程幫助改善身心問題的人
a trained professional who helps people improve their mental health or recover from physical injuries through planned activities and exercises
After the accident, Rafael saw a therapist twice a week for six months.
事故發生後，Rafael 每週看兩次治療師，持續了六個月。
collocation: see a therapist
Linh's therapist taught her breathing exercises to manage her anxiety.
Linh 的治療師教她呼吸練習來控制焦慮。
The school hired a therapist to support students dealing with stress.
學校聘請了一位治療師來幫助有壓力的學生。
Once a week, Stefan talks with his therapist about work-related stress.
Stefan 每週一次和治療師談論工作上的壓力。
It took Adaeze several months to find a therapist she felt comfortable with.
Adaeze 花了幾個月才找到一位讓她感到自在的治療師。
- counselor
more common in everyday language for talk-based emotional support; less clinical than therapist
- psychotherapist
specifically a mental-health therapist; more formal and precise in clinical contexts
- clinician
broader term covering any healthcare professional who works directly with patients, including therapists and doctors
- psychologist
a licensed professional who may offer therapy but also conducts psychological testing and research
用法筆記
The word is a general term that covers many specializations, such as a physical therapist (helping with movement after injury) and a psychotherapist (talking through emotional problems). Unlike doctor, therapist does not necessarily imply a medical degree.