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Psychotherapists: meaning, definitions and examples

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psychotherapists

 

[ ˌsaɪ.koʊˈθɛr.ə.pɪsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health professionals

Psychotherapists are trained professionals who help individuals deal with emotional, mental, and behavioral issues through talk therapy. They use various techniques to help their clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards personal growth and positive change.

Synonyms

counselor, psychologist, therapist

Examples of usage

  • They have been seeing a psychotherapist to work through their anxiety.
  • The psychotherapist helped her uncover the root of her depression.
  • Many people find great relief in talking to a psychotherapist about their problems.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

In the medical field, psychotherapists are professionals who focus on treating mental health disorders through therapy sessions. They work closely with patients to develop treatment plans and provide support and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Synonyms

counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist

Examples of usage

  • The psychotherapist prescribed a course of therapy to address his patient's PTSD.
  • She is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma therapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychotherapists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicoterapeutas

🇮🇳 मनोचिकित्सक

🇩🇪 Psychotherapeuten

🇮🇩 psikoterapis

🇺🇦 психотерапевти

🇵🇱 psychoterapeuci

🇯🇵 心理療法士

🇫🇷 psychothérapeutes

🇪🇸 psicoterapeutas

🇹🇷 psikoterapistler

🇰🇷 심리치료사

🇸🇦 المعالجون النفسيون

🇨🇿 psychoterapeuti

🇸🇰 psychoterapeuti

🇨🇳 心理治疗师

🇸🇮 psihoterapevti

🇮🇸 sálfræðingar

🇰🇿 психотерапевттер

🇬🇪 ფსიქოთერაპევტები

🇦🇿 psixoterapevtlər

🇲🇽 psicoterapeutas

Etymology

The term 'psychotherapist' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'psycho-' (mind) and 'therapist' (one who treats). The practice of psychotherapy has evolved over time, drawing from various psychological theories and treatment modalities. Today, psychotherapists play a crucial role in mental health care, providing support and treatment to individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

See also: psychotherapist, therapists.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,486, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.