Training and Licensing of Clinical Psychologists - Professional Practice

Professional Practice

Clinical psychologists can offer a range of professional services, including:

  • Provide psychological treatment (psychotherapy)
  • Administer and interpret psychological assessment and testing
  • Conduct psychological research
  • Teaching
  • Development of prevention programs
  • Consultation (especially with schools and businesses)
  • Program administration
  • Provide expert testimony (forensics)

In practice, clinical psychologists may work with individuals, couples, families, or groups in a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, mental health organizations, schools, businesses, and non-profit agencies. Most clinical psychologists who engage in research and teaching do so within a college or university setting. Clinical psychologists may also choose to specialize in a particular field—common areas of specialization, some of which can earn board certification, include:

  • Specific disorders (e.g. trauma, addiction, eating, sleep, sex, depression, anxiety, or phobias)
  • Neuropsychological disorders
  • Child and adolescent
  • Family and relationship counseling
  • Health
  • Sport
  • Forensic
  • Organization and business
  • School

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