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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The number of clinical and counseling psychologists rose from 58,100 in 2021 to 71,730 in 2023.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Despite the backlash, casting harm reduction as inherently opposed to order and public safety is a false choice, argued Keith Humphreys, a psychologist and professor of psychiatry at Stanford University.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 16 May 2024
According to Eva Vives, a psychologist at the University of Ghent in Belgium, similar student-to-student methods can help students of all levels learn while boosting communication skills.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
There will be a mental health track that will train people to become, among other things, family therapists, substance use counselors and school psychologists.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
In addition, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed our article to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our content and recommendations.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 May 2024
The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat for Indianapolis psychologist Valerie McCray.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
All three agencies began separate investigations into Keeling, and the board sent a cease and desist order commanding him to stop posing as a licensed psychologist in September.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
During the hearing, however, psychologists testified that Patel appeared to become increasingly delusional in the days before the crash.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Despite the backlash, casting harm reduction as inherently opposed to order and public safety is a false choice, argued Keith Humphreys, a psychologist and professor of psychiatry at Stanford University.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 16 May 2024
According to Eva Vives, a psychologist at the University of Ghent in Belgium, similar student-to-student methods can help students of all levels learn while boosting communication skills.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
There will be a mental health track that will train people to become, among other things, family therapists, substance use counselors and school psychologists.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
In addition, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed our article to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our content and recommendations.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 May 2024
The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat for Indianapolis psychologist Valerie McCray.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
All three agencies began separate investigations into Keeling, and the board sent a cease and desist order commanding him to stop posing as a licensed psychologist in September.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
During the hearing, however, psychologists testified that Patel appeared to become increasingly delusional in the days before the crash.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
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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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