El psicólogo clínico
Example: El psicólogo clínico ayuda a las personas con problemas emocionales.
Definition
"El psicólogo clínico" refers to a professional specialized in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They help individuals manage psychological challenges and improve mental health through therapy and counseling techniques.
Etymology
The term "el psicólogo clínico" combines Spanish words derived from Greek and Latin origins. "Psicólogo" comes from the Greek 'psyche' meaning mind or soul and 'logos' meaning study, referring to the study of the mind. "Clínico" originates from the Latin 'clinicus,' meaning related to a bed, reflecting the medical practice of bedside patient care. Together, they designate a mental health professional focused on clinical treatment.
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"El psicólogo clínico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the clinical psychologist