psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology
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Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
As the psychologist David DeSteno documents in his book How God Works, these rituals contain deep insights into those needs and how to meet them effectively.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Alexi Monstrous, Sweet Bobby’s host, interviewed several psychologists in an attempt to understand Simran’s motives, but her profile stumped even the experts.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Our first essay is from Tania Davidson, a psychologist who loves the outdoors and has spent years backpacking.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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