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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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
This is an approach that Andrew Kami, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California, also encourages.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Baker, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Equip’s senior research manager, has studied the effects of pregnancy and postpartum on eating disorders and body image for years.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
Experts, including clinical psychologist and clinical sleep specialist Michael Breus, Ph.D., evaluate the surroundings to optimize your inner clock.
—Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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