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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These can include physicians or surgeons, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, professional clinical counselors, and naturopathic doctors, according to a background sheet on SB 803.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Nicole and Antonia were raised in Sydney by their mother, Janelle, a nursing instructor, and her father, Antony, a biochemist, clinical psychologist and author, according to Vanity Fair.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Slowing down impulsive decisions in crisis can save lives
Dr. Bert Berger is a clinical psychologist and division manager for the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs and director of the Captain John D. Mason program.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
Taya Cohen, who researches honesty and moral character at Carnegie Mellon University, and Han Ren, a clinical psychologist based in Austin, Texas, explain how to cope with some of the unhealthy emotions that can come with guilt — and transform it into a positive force.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 22 May 2024
Hoosier Democrats in Indiana’s primary election last week tapped Indianapolis clinical psychologist Valerie McCray to go to battle with Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in November.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
Anger management will help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the threat arousal, thereby reducing its physiological impact, according to Bernard Golden, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Anger Management Education in Chicago.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
McCray, a clinical psychologist who works with prisoners at an Indiana women's prison, has focused her campaign on mental health.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Edith Shiro, PsyD, is a Venezuelan clinical psychologist in private practice in Miami and the author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, available now.
—Dr. Edith Shiro, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Nicole and Antonia were raised in Sydney by their mother, Janelle, a nursing instructor, and her father, Antony, a biochemist, clinical psychologist and author, according to Vanity Fair.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Slowing down impulsive decisions in crisis can save lives
Dr. Bert Berger is a clinical psychologist and division manager for the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs and director of the Captain John D. Mason program.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
Taya Cohen, who researches honesty and moral character at Carnegie Mellon University, and Han Ren, a clinical psychologist based in Austin, Texas, explain how to cope with some of the unhealthy emotions that can come with guilt — and transform it into a positive force.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 22 May 2024
Hoosier Democrats in Indiana’s primary election last week tapped Indianapolis clinical psychologist Valerie McCray to go to battle with Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in November.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
Anger management will help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the threat arousal, thereby reducing its physiological impact, according to Bernard Golden, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Anger Management Education in Chicago.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
McCray, a clinical psychologist who works with prisoners at an Indiana women's prison, has focused her campaign on mental health.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Edith Shiro, PsyD, is a Venezuelan clinical psychologist in private practice in Miami and the author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, available now.
—Dr. Edith Shiro, Billboard, 6 May 2024
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“Clinical psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychologist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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