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psychologist
A male professional who has studied psychology and deals scientifically or practically with people's experiences and behavior. Psychologists often work in counseling or therapy, but unlike psychiatrists, they are not allowed to prescribe medication.
Wegen seiner Schlafstörungen hat er einen Termin bei einem Psychologen vereinbart.
Because of his sleep problems, he made an appointment with a psychologist.
The ending '-loge' refers to a male person who is an expert in a particular scientific field. The corresponding field usually ends in '-logie', here 'Psychologie' (psychology).
Ein Biologe erforscht das Leben, ein Soziologe die Gesellschaft.
A biologist studies life; a sociologist studies society.
To express visiting a psychologist, you use 'zu einem Psychologen gehen' (to go to a psychologist). If you have an appointment or are there, it is 'bei einem Psychologen sein' (to be at/with a psychologist).
Sie hat sich entschieden, zu einem Psychologen zu gehen.
She decided to go to a psychologist.
Common verbs used in connection with a psychologist are 'einen Psychologen aufsuchen' (to seek out a psychologist), 'einen Psychologen konsultieren' (to consult a psychologist), or simply 'mit einem Psychologen sprechen' (to speak with a psychologist).
Viele Menschen scheuen sich, einen Psychologen aufzusuchen.
Many people are reluctant to seek out a psychologist.
consultant / advisor
'der Berater' and 'der Psychologe' can both have to do with conversations and helping people. A 'Berater' gives professional advice in a specific area, for example money, work, or law. A 'Psychologe' has studied psychology and deals with people's experiences and behavior. He may work in counseling or therapy, but his field is the mind and emotions. Learners may confuse the words because both can hold conversations and give recommendations. When it is about expert advice in general, 'Berater' fits. When it is about mental health topics, behavior, or feelings, 'Psychologe' is more precise.
Nach dem Unfall spricht Tom mit einem Psychologen über seine Angst.
After the accident, Tom talks to a psychologist about his fear.
Der Berater erklärt mir, welche Versicherung zu meiner Situation passt.
The advisor explains to me which insurance fits my situation.