Therapist: What kind of therapists are there?

The term "therapist" is very broad. There are many different specialties that differ depending on the problem, method and target group.

Important types of therapists:

• Mental health
  
  • Psychotherapist (treatment of mental illnesses)
  • Psychotherapy specialists (e.g. behavioral therapy, depth psychology)
  • Psychological counselor / coach (no curative treatment, rather support)
• Body & Movement
  • Physiotherapist (movement, rehabilitation after injuries)
  • Occupational therapist (everyday life training for people with disabilities)
  • Sports therapist (rehabilitation & training)
• Language & Communication
  
  • Speech therapist (speech, language and swallowing disorders)
• Medical therapy
  
  • Psychiatrist (medical treatment of mental illnesses including medication)
  • Social therapist (social integration and support)
• Alternative & complementary approaches
  
  • Art therapist (creative forms of therapy)
  • Music therapist
  • Naturopath / complementary forms of therapy

Conclusion:
There are many different types of therapists - from psychological and medical treatment to body or creative-based therapies. Which type is appropriate depends largely on the individual problem and goal.