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.

—International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology

Examples of clinical psychologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the term was once primarily used in business contexts, Andrea Bonior, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Friendship Fix, tells SELF. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Dec. 2025

Following his arrest, clinical psychologist Eric Engum diagnosed Nichols with intermittent explosive disorder, largely caused by his childhood. —Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Victoria Barry is a clinical psychologist in New York City with a specialty practice for health care professionals. —Victoria Barry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025

Here are 10 signs to look for, according to clinical psychologists. —Emily Shiffer, Parents, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clinical psychologist

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Medical Definition

clinical psychologist

noun

: a licensed psychologist with an advanced degree who assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral issues : a specialist in clinical psychology