Psychology Credentials: Verifying Mental Health Professional Expertise

Psychology Profession

Psychologists provide essential mental health services. Verified credentials ensure patients receive care from qualified professionals.

Licensure Requirements

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD)
• APA-accredited program
• Predoctoral internship
• Postdoctoral experience

Examination

• Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
• State jurisprudence examination
• Oral examination (some states)
• State license application

Board Certifications

ABPP Specialties

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Forensic Psychology

Additional Specialties

• Health Psychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• School Psychology
• Geropsychology

Practice Areas

Clinical Services

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Psychological assessment
• Consultation

Specialized Populations

• Children and adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric
• Couples and families

Continuing Education

Requirements

• State CE requirements
• Specialty maintenance
• Ethics training
• Supervision hours

Verification Benefits

Insurance Credentialing

Streamline payer enrollment.

Hospital Privileges

Support privileging applications.

Multi-State Practice

Portable credentials support PSYPACT.

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