Definition

A professional who helps people with mental health issues by talking and providing therapy.

Example

She decided to see a psychotherapist to help her cope with anxiety.

Conversation

I heard you started seeing a psychotherapist recently.

Yeah, it's been really helpful for me so far.

That's great! How did you find a good psychotherapist?

I asked a friend for recommendations, and it worked out perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychotherapist → It is formed from "psyche" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "therapeia" (from Greek, meaning healing or treatment). The word refers to a person who provides healing or treatment for the mind or soul.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psyche' as relating to the mind and 'therapeia' as healing — a psychotherapist is someone who heals the mind.

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