Psychotherapist

/ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpɪst/

noun

A person who helps people deal with their emotional and mental problems by talking to them.

My sister went to see a psychotherapist when she was dealing with severe depression.

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Psychotherapists provide support for emotional issues, not physical ailments.

I saw a psychotherapist for help with my anxiety, not my back pain.

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Conversations with psychotherapists are confidential unless there's a risk of harm.

You can trust your psychotherapist with your secrets.

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Psychotherapists often work in private clinics, hospitals, or through online platforms.

After my move, I continued my sessions with my psychotherapist online.

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