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BRITNEY Spears' new slew of tattoos may reveal her potentially delicate state of mind, a psychologist has said.

He claimed the size and look of the pop star's latest inkings suggest a unique response to the trauma of her divorce.

A clinical psychologist told The U.S. Sun how Britney Spear's style of tattoo looked childlike but not childish
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A clinical psychologist told The U.S. Sun how Britney Spear's style of tattoo looked childlike but not childishCredit: Instagram/Britneyspears
Dr. Joshua Klapow said he is not surprised Britney (seen here with her husband Sam Asghari) got tattoos during her messy divorce
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Dr. Joshua Klapow said he is not surprised Britney (seen here with her husband Sam Asghari) got tattoos during her messy divorceCredit: Instagram/britneyspears

On Saturday, Britney shared an  showing her adding to her collection of tattoos.

The Toxic star was seen sitting with a tattoo artist who was doing a design on her right ring finger.

The video also showed a new pink star on the inside of Britney’s right arm.

Britney’s tattoo session came after the mom of two showed off a new snake inking on Instagram on Friday.

In that clip, Britney said: “My new snake tattoo, guys. I’m so excited!”

In an exclusive interview, clinical psychologist told The U.S. Sun: "Given Britney's messy divorce and back story, it is not surprising to me that she got new tattoos.

"It is also not surprising that she got more than one tattoo because she already has multiple.

"What I think is interesting about the new ones is that they are small.

"Given the access that she has to tattoo artists and her wealth, they are also simple, which is perplexing.

"The styling of these new tattoos suggests something is not quite right."

Klapow elaborated further and pointed to the childlike look of Britney's new inkings.

"The star on her forearm looks like a child drew it," he claimed.

"The snake on the middle of her back is not highly intricate.

"I see these images almost like a regressed state and childlike, but they are not childish."

The style of Britney's new snake tattoo is not intricate and suggests something is not quite right, said Dr. Klapow
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The style of Britney's new snake tattoo is not intricate and suggests something is not quite right, said Dr. KlapowCredit: instagram/britneyspears

Britney’s latest tattoos came in the wake of her split from her husband, Sam Asghari.

On August 16, the actor and former personal trainer filed for divorce after 14 months of marriage.

Sam, 29, had cited "irreconcilable differences" as his reason for ending the relationship, according to TMZ.

Speculation surrounding their split included heated fights, cheating allegations, and Britney showing off her naked body.

The U.S. Sun, meanwhile, has reported that the couple’s marriage was always turbulent.

Amid divorce proceedings, Britney posted videos on Instagram of her wild dancing.

Britney's star tattoo on her forearm looks like a child drew it, according to an expert
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Britney's star tattoo on her forearm looks like a child drew it, according to an expertCredit: Instagram/Britneyspears

She has also ridden horseback in Mexico and got the new tattoos.

, who founded , said: “When a divorce is in the public eye and the individual is as well, it amplifies any distress.

"It also amplifies the trauma that comes with it. Otherwise, getting a tattoo after a divorce is not uncommon.

"People tend to get tattoos at sentinel or milestone events in their lives.

"It allows them to wear on their body a symbol that relates to something significant.

"For Britney, it is consistent with someone who has gone through multiple traumatic experiences.

Dr. Josh Klapow said in her Instagram videos Britney looks at the camera and dances in a way that does not have an adult quality
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Dr. Josh Klapow said in her Instagram videos Britney looks at the camera and dances in a way that does not have an adult qualityCredit: Instagram/Britney Spears

"Her style of tattoo is consistent with someone who is behaving in a more age-regressed way.

"Age-regressed means acting, thinking, and behaving in a manner that is significantly younger than your current state.

"This relates to her demeanor as she emerged from the conservatorship, and from the divorce

"Britney is 41 years old, yet she is behaving much like a 17-year-old.

"This does not mean though that Britney has the intellect of a 17-year-old."

People like Britney (seen here) tend to get tattoos at sentinel or milestone events in their lives, said a clinical psychologist
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People like Britney (seen here) tend to get tattoos at sentinel or milestone events in their lives, said a clinical psychologistCredit: Instagram/britneyspears

Klapow detailed how Britney's tattoo style corresponded with her activity on social media.

"Britney is an adult and has gone topless," he said.

"When she is rolling over in bed and it is sexual, it also has a childlike quality to it.

"Britney looks at the camera and dances in a way that does not have an adult quality."

In addition to her new inkings, Britney has a fairy on her lower back and tattoos on both her hips, plus a kanji symbol inside a starburst on her stomach.

She also has a triangle on her right hand, a small Chinese symbol on her right hip, and a butterfly and vines on her right foot.

Britney's foot (seen here in 2015) has a more elaborate tattoo than the three she has had inked during her divorce said an expert
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Britney's foot (seen here in 2015) has a more elaborate tattoo than the three she has had inked during her divorce said an expertCredit: Getty

The pair of pink dice on Britney’s’ left wrist is a matching tattoo of her ex-husband Kevin Federline which is blue.

Britney revealed that she had the tattoo done in 2004 but after their divorce, she .

Klapow continued: "We never know exactly why people get the tattoos that they do. If we did, that means we could read their minds.

"I can only comment on the way these tattoos look.

"If you look at Britney's other tattoos, there are some exceptions.

Britney got more sophisticated tattoos on her body in the past, said an expert
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Britney got more sophisticated tattoos on her body in the past, said an expertCredit: Getty

"The one on her lower back, some of the other ones, and one on her feet, there is more sophistication to them.

"They are more intricate and are more adult-like.

"The new tattoos also have a lack of sophistication relative to what we see in other celebrities and other works of tattoo art.

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"If Britney has done the new tattoos on a whim and impulsive it still speaks to a level of potential emotional regression.

"This is not uncommon in people who have navigated a lot of trauma."

Britney (seen here at 17) chose a style of tattoo during her divorce that is consistent with someone who is behaving in a more age-regressed way
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Britney (seen here at 17) chose a style of tattoo during her divorce that is consistent with someone who is behaving in a more age-regressed wayCredit: Getty
Kevin Federline (seen here with Britney) got matching dice tattoos in 2004
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Kevin Federline (seen here with Britney) got matching dice tattoos in 2004Credit: Getty
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