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

Examples of psychologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her husband, Marshall Duke, PhD, a psychologist at Emory University, was intrigued by her observation. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Roberts starred in three TV series: as a lawyer on NBC’s Rosetti and Ryan, as the boss of a radio psychologist (Lucie Arnaz) on CBS’ The Lucie Arnaz Show and as one of the husbands in a CBS adaptation of The Four Seasons. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025

The findings match what Susan Albers, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, sees in her practice. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025

The stories of Sealab and Skylab also provide lessons for psychologists and historians, argues Karafantis. —Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing psychologist

• clinical psychologist

Kids Definition

psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist

sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst

: a specialist in psychology

Medical Definition

psychologist

noun

psy·​chol·​o·​gist sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst 

: a specialist in psychology

especially : a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance