A mental health professional who typically holds a PhD or PsyD degree, has completed a one-year internship in psychological assessment and psychotherapy, has had at least one more year of supervised practice, and assesses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders ranging from short-term crises to chronic disorders such as schizophrenia is a ________.

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The given description matches that of a clinical psychologist, who has completed a doctoral program in psychology, followed by supervised practice and is trained to assess and treat various emotional and behavioral disorders.

A Mental Health Professional Who Typically Holds a PhD or PsyD