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
American English
/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.
Practice out loudA trained professional who helps people deal with mental or emotional problems through talking therapy.
She has been seeing a psychotherapist for several months.
see a psychotherapist · trained psychotherapist