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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In January, the Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation hosted a webinar, led by Zach Rosenthal, a professor and a clinical psychologist who would love to see misophonia released from medical purgatory.
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Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
After arriving at Pulse that night, Wolf, Leinonen and Guerrero settled into their usual spot on the patio where Leinonen, a clinical psychologist who went by Drew, was known to offer unsolicited therapy sessions after a few drinks, Wolf says.
—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
In January, the Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation hosted a webinar, led by Zach Rosenthal, a professor and a clinical psychologist who would love to see misophonia released from medical purgatory.
—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Baerwald’s mother eventually became a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma.
—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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