On average, psychologists complete five to seven years of graduate and professional training in their field, beyond a bachelor's degree, prior to becoming licensed for practice. Currently, the minimum standard for licensing as a psychologist is a doctoral degree, which may be a Ph.D., a Psy.D. or an Ed.D. degree. In the United States, the practice of psychology is regulated by law in all fifty states, plus Guam and the District of Columbia. Psychologists are listed in the National Directory of Psychologists by State, and by town within each state.
Psychologists have the option of including a brief description of their practice with their listing.
Use the State Links to locate a psychologist in a particular state, or go directly to the Individual Psychologist Links for any state. Licensing laws protect the public by limiting licensure to those persons who are qualified to practice psychology, as defined by the law, in every jurisdiction. Licensing laws require applicants to meet specific educational, experiential, and testing requirements before a license is granted to any individual. For specific psychology licensing requirements in your area, contact the Psychology Licensing Board in your jurisdiction, using the State Links listed on this page. The licensing board acts to protect the public, not to serve the needs of the profession.