psychotherapist
Definition
- Noun:
- A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders: A psychotherapist is a trained professional who treats psychological issues and emotional distress through verbal and psychological techniques.
Usage
- A psychotherapist typically engages in talking therapy with clients to help them understand and manage their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
- The term specifically refers to a practitioner of psychotherapy, not other medical treatments.
Examples
- Noun:
- She has been seeing a psychotherapist to help manage her anxiety.
- The psychotherapist used cognitive-behavioral techniques during the session.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in psychotherapist-led therapy": Participating in a therapeutic process guided by a psychotherapist.
- He found great benefit in being in psychotherapist-led group therapy.
Variants and Related Words
- Psychotherapy (n): The treatment method itself, involving psychological rather than medical means.
- She is studying the effectiveness of different forms of psychotherapy.
- Psychotherapeutic (adj): Relating to psychotherapy.
- The psychotherapeutic approach was tailored to the client's needs.
Synonyms
- Therapist: A broader term for someone who provides therapy, which can include psychotherapists.
- Counselor: Often used for professionals providing guidance, which may overlap with psychotherapy in some contexts.
Related Phrases
- "To consult a psychotherapist": To seek professional advice or treatment from a psychotherapist.
- After the traumatic event, he decided to consult a psychotherapist.
Noun
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a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders
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