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 She was previously married to clinical psychologist Lara Embry from 2010 to 2014. EW.com, 4 June 2024 According to Shelby Harris, PsyD, clinical psychologist and director of sleep health at Sleepopolis, sleeping headphones are often made of soft materials and have a low-profile build that's more comfortable for longer wear. Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024 And today's parents have come to rely on a clinical psychologist named Becky Kennedy, known by millions as Dr. Becky. David Faris, theweek, 13 May 2024 These can include physicians or surgeons, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, professional clinical counselors, and naturopathic doctors, according to a background sheet on SB 803. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for clinical psychologist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clinical psychologist was in 1900

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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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
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