psychotherapist
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psychotherapist
A specialist who treats psychological, emotional, or psychosomatic disorders and states of suffering using scientifically recognized psychotherapeutic methods.
Wegen seiner Depressionen hat er sich an einen Psychotherapeuten gewandt.
Because of his depression, he turned to a psychotherapist.
The word is made up of 'Psycho-' (soul, mind) and 'Therapeut' (therapist, treatment provider). So it literally describes a person who treats the soul or mind.
Die Silbe „Psycho“ findet sich in vielen Wörtern, die mit der Seele oder dem Geist zu tun haben.
The syllable 'Psycho' appears in many words that have to do with the soul or the mind.
To describe movement toward this person, you use 'zu' (zum Psychotherapeuten gehen — to go to the psychotherapist). If you have an appointment or treatment there, you use 'bei' (beim Psychotherapeuten sein — to be at the psychotherapist's).
Er hat sich entschieden, zu einem Psychotherapeuten zu gehen.
He decided to go to a psychotherapist.
Common verbs used with 'Psychotherapeut' (psychotherapist) are 'einen Psychotherapeuten aufsuchen' (to consult a psychotherapist), 'sich an einen Psychotherapeuten wenden' (to turn to a psychotherapist), or 'einen Termin bei einem Psychotherapeuten haben' (to have an appointment with a psychotherapist).
Bei langanhaltender Traurigkeit kann es sinnvoll sein, einen Psychotherapeuten aufzusuchen.
In cases of long-lasting sadness, it can make sense to consult a psychotherapist.
psychiatrist
A Psychiater and a Psychotherapeut both treat mental suffering, but their roles differ. A Psychiater is a medical specialist and can also prescribe medication. A Psychotherapeut treats people using psychotherapeutic methods; this designation alone does not mean that the person is a psychiatrist.
Für die Behandlung seiner Depression mit regelmäßigen Gesprächen wendet er sich an einen Psychotherapeuten.
He consults a psychotherapist for treatment of his depression through regular sessions.
Für die medizinische Behandlung seiner Depression wendet er sich an einen Psychiater.
He consults a psychiatrist for the medical treatment of his depression.
