Main Entry: psy·cho·an·a·lyst Pronunciation: -'an-&l-&st Function: noun : a person who practices or adheres tothe principles of psychoanalysis; specifically: a psychotherapist trained at an established psychoanalytic institute
psychoanalyst psy·cho·an·a·lyst (sī'kō-ān'ə-lĭst) n. A psychotherapist, usually a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist, who is trained in psychoanalysis and employs its methods in treating emotional disorders.