A person trained in the administration of a variety of psychological tests that aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of a person with mental and emotional problems. A generally uses one or more forms of psychotherapy in treating clients.
A health professional specializing in the evaluation and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders, without having a degree in medicine, as does a psychiatrist. A clinical psychologist generally has a doctoral degree in psychology, plus clinical training intreating psychological disorders. Clinical psychologists are licensed by most States for independent professional practice and their service are reimbursed by many health insurance programs. They do not treat physical cause of mental illness with drugs, or other medical or surgical measures since they are not licensed to practice medicine.
A psychologist who studies and treats sick patients in hospital.
A mental health professional who specializes in recognizing and treating abnormal behavior.