Dear SE, I am a Healer

[hasana]

So DPS has different "type" (that are not range based) but all healers are just "healer type"?
What if a player likes playing the shielding and mitigating healer? Then they only have one and a half options.

Also if said player likes playing "hunter" type then DNC addition wouldn't matter as well since it's not "hunter" type.

Well first when I open my classes/jobs tab I see

Tank
Healer
Melee DPS
Physical Ranged DPS
Magical Ranged DPS

So yeah DPS have different types.

Also the "hunter" type is just any damage dealer who isn't a melee or a caster. They often have mobility and/or support.

"What if a player likes playing the shielding and mitigating healer? Then they only have one and a half options."

This can be asked for any role not only healer so it is not a valid point.