psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology
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Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
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—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the early 1990s, Stuart Smalley's humorous affirmations on SNL highlighted the power of self-coaching, a concept supported by psychologist Ethan Kross, who suggests that addressing oneself in the second person can alleviate anxiety and improve problem-solving by fostering a broader perspective.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
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Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
Sarah Domoff, a clinical child psychologist and a University at Albany Department of Psychology assistant professor, told ABC News that both cases have takeaways for parents and families.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the early 1990s, Stuart Smalley's humorous affirmations on SNL highlighted the power of self-coaching, a concept supported by psychologist Ethan Kross, who suggests that addressing oneself in the second person can alleviate anxiety and improve problem-solving by fostering a broader perspective.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists (there aren’t enough legitimate providers, which allows fraudsters to exploit people who need help, Allen Nelson said).
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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