therapist

BrE /ˈθɛrəpɪst/ AmE /ˈθerəpɪst/

noun en → es

1 PROFESSIONAL [singular] B1

a person who treats physical or mental illnesses, especially using psychological methods

terapeuta, terapeuta psicológico/a

  • be a therapist

Collocations physical therapist · psychological therapist

  • She is a physical therapist at the hospital.

    Ella es terapeuta física en el hospital.

2 MENTAL HEALTH [singular] B2

a person who helps people with mental health problems to improve their emotional and psychological well-being

terapeuta psicológico/a, terapeuta de salud mental

  • see a therapist

Collocations mental health therapist · counseling therapist

  • He sees a therapist for his anxiety issues.

    Él ve a un terapeuta por sus problemas de ansiedad.

3 BODYWORK [singular] C1

a person who uses massage or other physical techniques to relieve pain and tension in the body

masajista, terapeuta de cuerpo

  • give a therapy session

Collocations bodywork therapist · massage therapist

  • She gives a therapy session every Tuesday.

    Ella da una sesión de terapia cada martes.