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A therapist is a mental health professional who helps people identify and address emotional, behavioral, psychological and physical issues they are facing in their lives. Therapists use a variety of techniques to help individuals work through difficult problems or emotions that can be holding them back from achieving personal growth. Some therapists specialize in certain areas such as marriage counseling, substance abuse treatment, grief counseling or family therapy. The goal for all types of therapy is to provide the patient with insight into his/her behavior patterns so changes can be made if needed; ultimately allowing the individual to reach positive life outcomes. The primary job duties of a therapist include providing assessment services which involve observing clients’ behaviors and interactions with others while taking notes on any observed irregularities or signs indicating deeper underlying issues at play; developing an appropriate plan for care based upon assessments/diagnoses; facilitating discussions between patients about their feelings using active listening skills; teaching relaxation methods including breathing exercises when necessary ; administering tests such as IQ tests when needed ; referring patients to other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists) when further specialized treatments are required and helping patients develop coping strategies that will enable them manage stressors more effectively over time . Additionally , many therapists also take part in research activities aimed at understanding how different therapeutic approaches impact client outcomes over time . Therapy sessions may last anywhere from 30 minutes up to several hours depending on the type of session being conducted . In addition , some therapies require multiple visits each week whereas others might only need one visit per month . Its important for therapists to maintain accurate records regarding progress made by each patient during scheduled visits – this includes detailed notes outlining what was discussed during each appointment along with any relevant observations concerning overall moods/behaviors exhibited throughout the duration session(s). Popular therapy jobs include 1. Clinical Social Worker 2. Marriage and Family Therapist 3. Mental Health Counselor 4. Psychologist 5. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 6. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 7. School Counselor 8 Art Therapist 9 Music Therapist 10 Play Therapist 11 Animal-Assisted Therapy Provider12 Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor 13 Rehabilitation Specialist 14 Trauma & PTSD Specialists 15 EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 16 Grief & Loss Specialists 17 Life Coach 18 Behavioral Analyst 19 Medical Acupuncturist 20 Naturopathic Physician 21 Holistic Nutritionist 22 Occupational Therapists 23 Speech Language Pathologists 24 Yoga Teacher 25 Hypnotherapists 26 Reiki Masters 27 Cognitive Behavior therapists 28 Dialectical Behavior therapist 29 Aromatherapy practitioner 30 Neurofeedback practitioners