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.
consultant / advisor
'der Berater' and 'der Psychotherapeut' can both have to do with conversations and help. Still, they are not the same thing. A Berater gives specialized advice in a particular field, for example in finance or in a company. A Psychotherapeut treats psychological or emotional problems using recognized therapeutic methods. Learners may confuse the words because both people work with problems. The important point is: a Berater helps with questions and decisions, while a Psychotherapeut treats emotional distress or illnesses.
Nach vielen Wochen mit Angst bekommt er einen Termin bei einem Psychotherapeuten.
After many weeks of anxiety, he gets an appointment with a psychotherapist.
Wegen der neuen Firma sucht Maria einen Berater für Steuerfragen.
Because of the new company, Maria is looking for an advisor for tax questions.