psychologist
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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.
psychiatrist
Psychiater and Psychologe can both professionally support people with mental health problems. A Psychiater is also a medical specialist and can treat mental illnesses with medication; a Psychologe has studied psychology and often works in counseling or therapy. Therefore, Psychiater is the better term when medication may be involved.
Wegen seiner starken Beschwerden vereinbarte Paul einen Termin beim Psychologen, um über seine Probleme zu sprechen.
Because of his severe symptoms, Paul made an appointment with a psychologist to talk about his problems.
Wegen seiner starken Beschwerden vereinbarte Paul einen Termin beim Psychiater, der auch Medikamente verschreiben kann.
Because of his severe symptoms, Paul made an appointment with a psychiatrist, who can also prescribe medication.
