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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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
The work of American psychologist Karl Weick has also revealed that staying sensitive to context in environments with no room for error requires mindfulness instead of being dulled by routine.
—Simin Cai, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Ahead, a psychologist and nutritionist break down causes, tips, and when to seek help from a professional.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
The term limerence was coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979 to describe the first stage of love.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 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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