An insight therapy that emphasizes providing supportive emotional climate for clients, who play a major role in determining the pace and direction of their therapy. Clinical psychologists. Psychologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and disorders.
Specialties include family nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner. nurse practitioner, family (FNP) a nurse practitioner specializing in the provision of primary care to families. nurse practitioner, pediatric (PNP) a nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatric care.
Full Definition of PRACTITIONER. 1. : one who practices; especially: one who practices a profession. 2. Christian Science: an authorized healer.See practitioner defined for English-language learners. See practitioner defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. a person who works in a professional medical or legal business. : a person who regularly does an activity that requires skill or practice.