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List of credentials in psychology


This list is of professional and academic credentials in the field of psychology and allied fields in North America, including psychotherapy, counseling, social work, and family therapy.

Although undergraduate (Bachelor's) degrees for psychology and counseling exist, in most jurisdictions the minimum requirement for professional licensure is a graduate degree (master's or doctorate).

Professional licenses for mental health providers with a master's degree issued by US states to graduate degree holders which allow them to legally practice:

Certifications for licensed providers are offered by various non-profit and for-profit organizations such as the National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates. In most states, a license to practice is also required.


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