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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There are separate rooms for everything from a DEXA scan to measure members’ body compositions, to a movement studio where therapists can analyze your gait and balance.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Brandon’s brothers and sister sat together at the funeral, surrounded by family members as well as many of the nurses, therapists and advocates who had been involved with the Avondale Quads.
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The panel of expert therapists, Dr. Danielle Wright and Dr. Jacqueline Jones McKinney addressed these real-life concerns live, offering fresh perspectives, actionable advice, and strategies for healing and growth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Brandon’s brothers and sister sat together at the funeral, surrounded by family members as well as many of the nurses, therapists and advocates who had been involved with the Avondale Quads.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
The panel of expert therapists, Dr. Danielle Wright and Dr. Jacqueline Jones McKinney addressed these real-life concerns live, offering fresh perspectives, actionable advice, and strategies for healing and growth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
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“Therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/therapist. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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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
Medical Definition
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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