Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists are mental health professionals who diagnose and treat emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. They help people struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and severe psychiatric conditions. Using psychological tests and clinical interviews, they assess a patient’s mental health and develop personalized treatment plans. Clinical psychologists mainly use psychotherapy (talk therapy), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches to help patients cope and heal. Unlike psychiatrists, they usually do not prescribe medication (except in a few regions where they have special training and permission). They work in hospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, and academic settings. Clinical psychologists aim to improve a person’s emotional well-being and support them in leading healthier, more fulfilling lives.