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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But one big extra step for Russell this year has come mentally, thanks to his work with a psychologist.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Nobel-Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman introduced the concept of two types of thinking in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow.
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Caroline Fleck, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Nobel-Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman introduced the concept of two types of thinking in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow.
—Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Caroline Fleck, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University.
—Caroline Fleck, Contributor, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Coping with Climate Anxiety Jess Romeo October 21, 2021
A psychologist suggests ways of giving young people hope for the future of the planet—and themselves.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 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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