therapist
noun
ther·a·pist
ˈther-ə-pist 
1
: an individual specializing in the therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
especially
: a health-care professional trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery
These simple range-of-motion exercises are often prescribed by physical, occupational, or hand therapists for people with hand OA [=osteoarthritis]. —
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Food & Fitness Advisor To help the baby interact with his family, a speech therapist taught everyone—including Justin's twin brother, Jeffery—hand signals and games. —Michele Blecher
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: a practitioner of psychotherapy : a psychotherapist
Again, it is important for the therapist to recognize that regression is normative due to the extreme stress of separation and divorce.—Nathan W. Turner
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Do not hesitate to seek out counselors, therapists, or support groups.
—Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
End of carousel One of the challenges in getting treatment for narcissistic abuse is that many therapists lack training or experience recognizing people who’ve been in these types of unhealthy relationships.
—Abby Ellin, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Trans youth under 24 can fill out an application to receive assistance connecting with a therapist with experience in gender-affirming care.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 28 June 2024
However, skyrocketing costs for behavioral health, too few therapists to address the needs, and the devastating impacts of social media are worsening our youth mental health crisis.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
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Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
End of carousel One of the challenges in getting treatment for narcissistic abuse is that many therapists lack training or experience recognizing people who’ve been in these types of unhealthy relationships.
—Abby Ellin, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Trans youth under 24 can fill out an application to receive assistance connecting with a therapist with experience in gender-affirming care.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 28 June 2024
However, skyrocketing costs for behavioral health, too few therapists to address the needs, and the devastating impacts of social media are worsening our youth mental health crisis.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
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therapist
noun
ther·a·pist
ˈther-ə-pəst
: a person who specializes in therapy
especially
: a person trained in methods of treatment other than the use of drugs or surgery
a speech therapist
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therapist
noun
ther·a·pist
ˈther-ə-pəst
: a person specializing in therapy
especially
: one trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery
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