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How to pronounce psychotherapist

nounC1
saikuhTHAIRuhpihst

/ˌsaɪ.kəˈθɛɹ.ə.pɪst̚/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

A trained professional who helps people deal with mental or emotional problems through talking therapy.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A trained professional who helps people deal with mental or emotional problems through talking therapy.

She has been seeing a psychotherapist for several months.

Common phrases & grammar

see a psychotherapist · trained psychotherapist

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