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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Sometimes what feels like rejection is really a mismatch in timing, priorities, or communication styles, says Gabriella Azzam-Forni, a clinical psychologist whose clients often come to her with friend-group troubles.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
As kids get older and near preschool, those demands increase, Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Center for Anxiety and Women’s Emotional Wellness, tells SELF.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Jan. 2026
In many cases, youth sports are no longer just a game, says Jerry Weichman, PhD, clinical psychologist and founder of the Weichman Clinic.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Ann Gold Buscho, a licensed clinical psychologist, says there are seven top reasons why people choose not to divorce.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
As kids get older and near preschool, those demands increase, Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Center for Anxiety and Women’s Emotional Wellness, tells SELF.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Jan. 2026
In many cases, youth sports are no longer just a game, says Jerry Weichman, PhD, clinical psychologist and founder of the Weichman Clinic.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Ann Gold Buscho, a licensed clinical psychologist, says there are seven top reasons why people choose not to divorce.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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