psychotherapist

psychotherapist definition - medical

psy·cho·ther·a·pist (sīˌkō-thĕrˈə-pĭst)

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

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