Psychologist is an academic, occupational or professional title used by individuals who are either:

* Social scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college or university;
* Academic professionals who apply psychological research, theories and techniques to "real-world" problems, questions and issues in business, industry, or government.

* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts (contrast with psychiatrists, who provide medical interventions and drug therapies, as opposed to analysis and counseling).