Therapist
Therapist is a general term used to describe professionals who offer therapy services. At times, "Therapist" is a formal title licensed by a state - as in Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. At other times the term can simply refer to someone working in a clinical role in the mental health field. Another commonly used term is Counselor.Therapists use a variety of techniques - from psychotherapy, art therapy and hypnotherapy - to help clients improve overall mental health. Clients could seek a therapist for anything from a need to deal with childhood trauma and relationship problems to career counseling and stress.
Professionals with a licensed title in some form of therapy (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist) generally hold a Master's degree and have completed 2,000 to 3,000 hours of supervised work experience.
If the term is used more informally, "therapist" could also refer to a psychologist or psychiatrist.