An MFCC is a master level counselor with the least training of all mental health practitioners. Their strength can lie within family and child counseling skills due to their training in family systems theory. A psychologist is trained in psychology to examine human behavior. Licensing includes acceptable scores on written and oral examinations, and adherence to ethical standards and continuing professional education. Clinical psychologists have widely diversified specialties depending upon their training and experience, including psychoanalysis, behavior modification, hypnosis, and biofeedback.
Many psychologists do psychological and neuro-psychological evaluations and testing.
Forensic psychologists may perform evaluations or appear in court as expert witnesses. A clinical psychologist may practice in private offices, serve as a member of medical staff of a hospital, in a clinic, medical group, community mental health center, or other health care facility. Crisis that require hospitalization, i.e., attempted suicide, alcohol and drug dependency. The psychological aspects of physical illness or injury. Life adjustment problems that cause difficulty in daily living, such as marital, family, or sexual problems.