noun
licensed psychologist; certified public psychologist
A professional title for a psychologist certified under Japanese law, often used in the full term 公認心理師.
See also: 公認心理師
彼女は公認心理師の資格を取るために勉強している。
She is studying to obtain the qualification of a certified public psychologist.
心理師として、患者のカウンセリングを行っている。
As a licensed psychologist, I provide counseling to patients.
A psychologist in the academic or research sense, not necessarily a licensed practitioner.
Compound of 心理 (psychology) and 師 (master, specialist). The term is a modern professional designation.