Lightner Witmer

Who was Lightner Witmer?

Lightner Witmer was an American psychologist who is credited with the introduction of the term "Clinical Psychology." Witmer also founded the world's first "Psychological Clinic" in the United States at the University of Pennsylvania in 1896.

Witmer contributed greatly to numerous branches of psychology including school psychology and clinical psychology. He also contributed to the development of the field of special education. Little is known about Witmer's life. He is described as being an introverted person who limited the information he shared about his personal life.