noun

psychologist

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noun

A specialist who studies the mind and behavior, often providing therapy or counseling.

"She started seeing a psychologist to help manage her anxiety."

How to Use Psychologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn expert in how people think, feel, and behave, often providing talk therapy.

Common mistake

Unlike a psychiatrist, a psychologist usually can't prescribe medication.

Easily confused with

psychiatrist →

Common pairings

clinical psychologist child psychologist sports psychologist

psychologists plural

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She started seeing a _____ to help manage her anxiety.

From psychology plus the agent suffix -ist.

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