: 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]. 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn seeking answers from his therapist, the songwriter received practical advice that ended up solving the problem in the simplest of ways. Niko Stratis, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 Rather than so readily blame yourself, PLEASE discuss this, too, with your therapist. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 Then my therapist gave me an excellent suggestion: no wedding during work hours, and no work during wedding hours. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 31 Aug. 2022 There’s such an interesting dynamic between Sophie and her therapist played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 Too nervous to share the true nature of his problems in Alan’s office, Sam decides that abducting his therapist and having sessions on his turf, and at his convenience, is an idea that will work. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Adele opened up about her decision to use the voice notes in an October 2021 interview with Vogue, revealing that recording them was something her therapist suggested. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 That can be an issue if a student needs to find a private therapist or counselor for additional sessions. Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 21 July 2022 Those seeking a provider of color may have to take on the extra burden of trying to find a therapist off campus, said Ebony O. McGee, a professor of diversity and STEM education at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.New York Times, 8 July 2022 See More