The Six Primary Roles of a Psychologist People often think that psychologists just give advice or solve problems. That is not true. Psychologists do a lot of things to help people. They use research and different methods to support individuals. ( ψυχολόγος χαλάνδρι ) The work of a psychologist depends on what they specialize in. For example, some psychologists specialize in psychology, educational psychology, social psychology, or organizational psychology. Each of these areas focuses on behavior in different places like clinics, schools, and workplaces. They all share some ideas and practices. 1. Provide Emotional Support Most psychologists are trained to help people. Every person is unique and needs different help. A psychologist's job is to find the way to help each person. If a case is too hard for a psychologist, they might send the person to another professional. They might use special guides and therapies that are proven to work. Psychologists can give support in many ...