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clinical psychologist

American  
[kli-nik-uhl-sahy-kah-luhj-ist] / ˈklɪ nɪk əl saɪˈkɑ lədʒ ɪst /

noun

  1. someone who practices clinical psychology.


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Dr. Becky is a mother of three and a clinical psychologist.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Edna Foa, a clinical psychologist, died March 24 at 88, had pioneered prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan, who is herself autistic, and her research partner Brenna Maddox, a clinical psychologist and co-chair of the workgroup, set out to help the 988 system do just that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Dr Duncan Precious is a clinical psychologist who served in that role in both the British and Australian armed forces, from 2013 to 2020.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

“In North Korea, paranoia was a rational response to real conditions and it helped these people survive,” said Kim Hee-kyung, a clinical psychologist who spoke to me in her office at Hanawon.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden