Definition: Tdoc is jargon or slang for psychologist or therapist. You will frequently see tdoc used in online communities such as our forums and chat rooms. You may also hear it used in patient group settings such as hospitals or therapy.
In keeping with the instant message and texting trends to rely on abbreviations and acronyms, tdoc is a compressed phrase combining therapist and doctor. However, in that the originating word therapist describes many different professionals – psychologists, counselors, pastors, social workers, life coaches, etc. – tdoc is interpreted just as widely.
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