Bibliotherapist

/ˌbɪbli.oʊˈθɛr.ə.pɪst/ noun

A person trained to recommend and guide reading materials as a therapeutic treatment for mental, emotional, or psychological issues.

From biblio- (book) + therapist (healing practitioner). This modern profession emerged as psychology recognized the healing power of guided reading.

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