A person trained to practice psychotherapy.
A person trained to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
A person trained to give psychotherapy.
A health professional who treats mental, emotional, and behavioral problems, using an approach in which a patient talks about problems in a regular therapeutic relation¬ ship. The aim is for patients to learn more about themselves, both their deep personal thoughts and feelings and their relationships with others, and to change some aspects of their behavior. Psychotherapists vary widely in their orientation and background. Some are psychologists with advanced, though not medical, training, who offer relatively short-term counseling services; others, especially psychoanalysts, may have medical training as psychiatrists and offer deeply exploratory therapy that can last for years. Psychiatric social workers and others with special training may also work as psychotherapists. Some psychotherapists specialize in treating children and adolescents.
An individual trained or skilled in the management of psychological disorders.