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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Emotional stress often goes hand in hand with physical concerns like muscle tension, headaches or gastrointestinal upset, explained Jessica Watrous, clinical psychologist and chief clinical officer at mental health service platform Modern Health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The City Council approved a proclamation and presented it to Tristan Buzzini, a clinical psychologist and gender-affirmative care specialist who serves on the city’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
But children are not just short adults, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist who specializes in parenting and child development, reminded me.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
De-stress on the daily Whether we're being sapped by parenting decisions, job hunting, health troubles or world weariness, many of us could use a charge to our internal battery, says clinical psychologist Enmanuel Mercedes, who counsels many (often exhausted) parents.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The City Council approved a proclamation and presented it to Tristan Buzzini, a clinical psychologist and gender-affirmative care specialist who serves on the city’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
But children are not just short adults, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist who specializes in parenting and child development, reminded me.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
De-stress on the daily Whether we're being sapped by parenting decisions, job hunting, health troubles or world weariness, many of us could use a charge to our internal battery, says clinical psychologist Enmanuel Mercedes, who counsels many (often exhausted) parents.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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