clinical psychology
noun
: a branch of psychology concerned with researching, diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral issues
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Stout, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked in the mental health field her entire career, understood what her uncle needed, and Hochheiser himself wasn’t shy.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Courtney Kibble, the director of Barbosa’s clinical psychology program at Roosevelt, said going unmatched for a clinical psychology internship is increasingly common.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to medical degrees, the borrowing limit, which takes effect this summer, applies to degrees in dentistry and clinical psychology, which Kansas City University also offers.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
For her commitment to higher education and her dedication to clinical psychology, Holmes-Sullivan has been named a 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Courtney Kibble, the director of Barbosa’s clinical psychology program at Roosevelt, said going unmatched for a clinical psychology internship is increasingly common.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to medical degrees, the borrowing limit, which takes effect this summer, applies to degrees in dentistry and clinical psychology, which Kansas City University also offers.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
For her commitment to higher education and her dedication to clinical psychology, Holmes-Sullivan has been named a 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Clinical psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychology. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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