心理学者 (しんりがくしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora- 精神科医
A psychiatrist (medical doctor who can prescribe medication), while 心理学者 is a psychologist (focuses on therapy and research, not a medical doctor).
- カウンセラー
A counselor (often provides guidance or therapy), but 心理学者 is more academic/research-oriented or a licensed clinical psychologist.
Etymology
Compound of 心理 (psychology) + 学者 (scholar, -ologist).
