Can a psychologist use the word "therapist"?

 Yes, a psychologist can use the word "therapist" to refer to themselves or their profession. In fact, the terms "psychologist" and "therapist" are often used interchangeably to describe mental health professionals who provide talk therapy or other forms of psychological treatment.

It's important to note that there are various types of mental health professionals who may use the title "therapist," including licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Each of these professions may have different training, education, and licensing requirements, but they all provide therapeutic services to clients.

In general, the term "psychologist" refers specifically to a mental health professional who has completed a doctoral degree in psychology and has met state licensing requirements to practice independently. However, psychologists may also refer to themselves as therapists if they primarily provide therapy services to clients.