psychologist
Meaning
A psychologist is a professional who studies mental processes and behavior, often providing therapy and support to individuals facing emotional or psychological challenges.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse psychologists with psychiatrists; psychologists typically do not prescribe medication.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
feeling
anxious
at
work
for
several
weeks
,
Maria
decided
to
make
an
appointment
with
a
psychologist
.
She
arrived
at
the
clinic
on
a
sunny
Tuesday
and
sat
in
the
waiting
room
while
reading
a
magazine
.
During
the
session
,
she
talked
about
her
sleep
problems
and
how
stress
affected
her
job
.
The
psychologist
listened
carefully
and
suggested
some
simple
strategies
Maria
could
try
at
home
to
relax
.
By
the
end
of
the
month
she
felt
calmer
and
began
sleeping
better
.
Common Phrases
clinical psychologist
sports psychologist
developmental psychologist
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