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psychotherapist

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does psychotherapist mean?

noun

A person trained to treat mental illness or emotional disorders by talking to patients and helping them to change their thoughts and behaviors.

Example

"The psychotherapist worked with the patient to develop coping strategies for managing anxiety."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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