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Definition of "psychotherapist" [psychotherapist]

  • An individual, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatric social worker, who practices psychotherapy. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "psychotherapist" in a sentence
  • "He made recommendations to the NSW Health Minister that legal restrictions be introduced for practising under the title psychotherapist or counsellor."
  • "He made recommendations to the NSW health minister that legal restrictions be introduced for practising under the title psychotherapist or counsellor."
  • "Douglas LaBier, Ph. D., a business psychologist and psychotherapist, is Director of the Center for Progressive Development, in Washington, D.C. You may contact him at [email protected]"