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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Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The famous psychologist had recently argued that a feature of the human mind virtually guaranteed global environmental disaster.
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Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The patients will likely suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, Foster said, adding the burn center has two full-time psychologists and a psychiatrist hospital on staff to help them.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Take this test to learn more: Perceived Responsiveness Scale
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The famous psychologist had recently argued that a feature of the human mind virtually guaranteed global environmental disaster.
—Debra Hendrickson, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2025
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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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