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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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Nationally, a vast majority of psychologists — 77% — have spoken with patients who have used AI for support, a 2026 American Psychological Association study found.
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Laurie Mermet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2026
Multiple psychologists diagnosed Patel with major depressive disorder in the weeks and months following the crash.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
But the skating and skills drills, as well as meeting with nutritionists and sports psychologists, provide tutelage beyond the ice that should lead to success as their careers progress.
—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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