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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Zoom and Dysmorphic Concerns During the height of the pandemic, clinical psychologist Toni Pikoos and her research partners also questioned whether the new interest in cosmetic procedures was indeed related to videoconferencing and the new reality of having to see yourself on screen.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This information-gathering ability is guided by child clinical psychologists and is designed to detect early signs of mental health issues.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
Row, who was a clinical psychologist, and Elliott were married in 2011 and went on to have two children.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Memory foam, latex, or hybrid mattresses can evenly distribute body weight, reduce pressure points, and offer a personalized level of comfort, says Shelby Harris, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist, clinical associate professor, and director of sleep health at Sleepopolis.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This information-gathering ability is guided by child clinical psychologists and is designed to detect early signs of mental health issues.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
Row, who was a clinical psychologist, and Elliott were married in 2011 and went on to have two children.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Memory foam, latex, or hybrid mattresses can evenly distribute body weight, reduce pressure points, and offer a personalized level of comfort, says Shelby Harris, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist, clinical associate professor, and director of sleep health at Sleepopolis.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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