Meaning & use
psychologist
A person who studies the human mind and behavior, or who treats emotional and mental difficulties professionally.
See it in a sentence
She has seen a psychologist every week since the accident to help her cope with anxiety.
The company hired a psychologist to study how employees respond to stress in the workplace.
A note on using this word
A psychologist is not the same as a psychiatrist, who is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication.
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