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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Instead, mental health providers from all backgrounds—including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, therapists and counselors—should work together to understand and navigate the unique opportunities and challenges AI poses for the field.
—Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Michelle Jackson, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Westside Psych in Los Angeles, says women in their 40s and beyond may be going through different life transitions like children getting older or career shifts.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Clark is a clinical psychologist and director of counseling at The New School.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
As Their Top Priority Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist and author of Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
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—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Michelle Jackson, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Westside Psych in Los Angeles, says women in their 40s and beyond may be going through different life transitions like children getting older or career shifts.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Clark is a clinical psychologist and director of counseling at The New School.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
As Their Top Priority Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist and author of Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
PLOS One.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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