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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Get ahead of a tween’s difficult feelings by recognizing the early signs of emotional distress, such as disruption in sleep and less interest in their hobbies, and reroute all-or-nothing thoughts, suggests Daniel Huy, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at Hackensack Meridian Health.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Expert Explains the Negative Reaction Newsweek discussed with clinical psychologist, Dr. Catherine Wikholm, to find out why the receiver might act negatively.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Several types of health professionals treat mental health conditions, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counselors.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Claire Aarnio-Peterson, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, explains that the most common symptoms and signs of the disorder include:
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—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Expert Explains the Negative Reaction Newsweek discussed with clinical psychologist, Dr. Catherine Wikholm, to find out why the receiver might act negatively.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Several types of health professionals treat mental health conditions, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counselors.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Claire Aarnio-Peterson, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, explains that the most common symptoms and signs of the disorder include:
Need a break?
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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