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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The findings match what Ildiko Tabori, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, observes and experiences in real life.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Boeldt is a clinical psychologist with a background in child development.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, the results suggest that birding may support brain health in older adults, said Molly Mather, a clinical psychologist at the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, part of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Cara Hurley is a clinical psychologist in private practice with two children who attend Central.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Boeldt is a clinical psychologist with a background in child development.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, the results suggest that birding may support brain health in older adults, said Molly Mather, a clinical psychologist at the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, part of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Cara Hurley is a clinical psychologist in private practice with two children who attend Central.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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