clinical psychologist
noun
plural clinical psychologists
: a licensed psychologist with an advanced degree who assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral issues : a specialist in clinical psychology
Evaluations were conducted by trained doctoral-level clinical psychology students, supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist.—
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Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
While LeMaistre was the sole witness for her entire case, Wayne called a clinical psychologist to the stand to testify about her assessment of the plaintiff.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist who developed his framework during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, believed that conflict escalates when people respond with judgment rather than empathy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Doherty, a first-time Emmy nominee, plays clinical psychologist Briony Ariston.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clinical psychologist
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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