Licensed Psychologist Business Cards for PhD PsyD and Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Licensed clinical psychologists are doctoral-level mental health professionals who assess, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders — conducting psychological evaluations and neuropsychological testing, providing evidence-based psychotherapy, developing and delivering psychological interventions, consulting with medical teams, and contributing to the understanding of behavior, cognition, and mental health through research and clinical work.

Psychologist Credentials

Doctoral Degrees (Required for Licensure as a Psychologist)

Ph.D. in Psychology (Doctor of Philosophy)

• Research-oriented doctoral degree emphasizing psychological science, statistics, and research methodology in addition to clinical training
• Typically 5–7 years post-bachelor's
• Required dissertation based on original empirical research
• Graduates from APA-accredited Ph.D. programs in clinical, counseling, or school psychology are eligible for licensure as psychologists
• Common specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology

Psy.D. in Psychology (Doctor of Psychology)

• Practitioner-focused doctoral degree emphasizing clinical training over research methodology
• Typically 4–5 years post-bachelor's
• Clinical dissertation or major applied project (rather than empirical research dissertation)
• Graduates from APA-accredited Psy.D. programs are also eligible for psychologist licensure
• Designed for students whose goal is clinical practice rather than research careers

Ed.D. in School Psychology — doctoral degree for school psychologists; credentialing pathway differs from clinical/counseling; NCSP certification through NASP

Card credential notation:

• "William Smith, Ph.D." or "Jane Smith, Psy.D."
• "Licensed Psychologist" as title
• State license number if required or desired

EPPP — Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology

The national standardized examination all psychologist license applicants must pass:

• Administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
• Required in all US states and Canadian provinces
• Two-part examination (EPPP Part 1: knowledge base; EPPP Part 2: skills assessment)
• Must be passed before state licensure is granted; you should not represent licensure until the state has issued the license

State Licensure — "Licensed Psychologist" or "Licensed Clinical Psychologist"

• After completing doctoral degree + APA-accredited internship + postdoctoral supervised hours + EPPP + state examination: state issues psychologist license
• Title: "Licensed Psychologist" (LP) in most states; "Licensed Clinical Psychologist" (LCP) in some
• License number required on some state regulatory documents; including on card is optional but signals transparency
• "Licensed Psychologist | [State] License #[number]" is acceptable card notation

ABPP — American Board of Professional Psychology

Voluntary board certification in psychology specialty areas, analogous to medical specialty boards:

• ABPP Diplomate (D.ABPP) — credential notation for board-certified psychologists
• Specialty boards: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Child & Adolescent, Clinical Health Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology, Police & Public Safety, School Psychology, and others
• Highly prestigious; demonstrates specialty expertise beyond licensure requirements
• Card notation: "Ph.D., ABPP" or "Psy.D., ABPP (Forensic)" or "Board Certified Forensic Psychologist | D.ABPP"

Clinical Specialties

Adult Clinical Psychology

General adult outpatient psychotherapy and assessment:

• Evidence-based treatments: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), Prolonged Exposure
• Diagnoses treated: Depression, Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Panic, Social Anxiety, PTSD), OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders

Neuropsychology

Assessment of cognitive and neurological functioning:

• Neuropsychological evaluation: Comprehensive cognitive testing to assess memory, attention, executive function, language, visuospatial abilities, and processing speed
• Referral sources: Neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, primary care physicians
• Conditions evaluated: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, dementia (Alzheimer's, Lewy body, frontotemporal), ADHD, learning disabilities, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease
• Board certification: ABCN (American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology) — the specialty board within ABPP for neuropsychologists; highly prestigious in the field
• Card notation: "Licensed Psychologist, Neuropsychology | Ph.D., ABPP-CN" or "Board Certified Neuropsychologist"

Forensic Psychology

Psychological evaluation at the intersection of psychology and the law:

• Competency to stand trial evaluations
• Criminal responsibility / insanity evaluations
• Sex offender risk assessment
• Child custody evaluations
• Personal injury / disability evaluations (independent medical examinations)
• Violence risk assessment
• Expert witness testimony
• Board certification: ABPP Diplomate in Forensic Psychology

Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine

Psychological services in medical settings:

• Pain management (chronic pain; integrated with pain medicine teams)
• Oncology psychology / psycho-oncology
• Cardiac rehabilitation psychology
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, IBD, autoimmune)
• Presurgical psychological evaluation (bariatric surgery, organ transplant, spinal cord stimulator)
• Integrated primary care behavioral health

Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology

• Child psychotherapy (play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, behavioral parent training)
• Adolescent mental health (depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidality)
• ADHD evaluation and treatment
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluation and behavioral intervention
• School-related psychological evaluation
• Family therapy / systemic approaches
• Pediatric psychology (children with medical conditions)

School Psychology

• Academic evaluation and learning disability assessment
• IEP development and consultation
• Behavioral intervention in school settings
• Crisis intervention in school settings
• Credentials: Licensed Psychologist (if doctoral) or Certified School Psychologist (NCSP from NASP for specialist-level)

Card Design for Psychologists

Information Architecture

The psychologist card needs to balance clinical credibility with approachability:

Front panel:

1. Name + doctoral degree (Ph.D. / Psy.D.)
2. "Licensed Psychologist" or "Licensed Clinical Psychologist"
3. Clinical specialty (3–5 words: "Adult & Couples Therapy | CBT | EMDR")
4. Practice name
5. Phone and email
6. Website with online scheduling portal

Back panel options:

• Areas of specialty (depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, relationship issues)
• Therapeutic approaches (CBT, EMDR, ACT, Psychodynamic)
• "Currently accepting new patients" / "In-person and Telehealth"
• Psychology Today profile QR code or website booking QR

Color Palette

Warm, calming palette suggestions:

• Soft teal + white: healing, calm, professional
• Sage green + cream: natural, grounded, approachable
• Slate blue + warm white: trustworthy, stable, safe
• Soft lavender + white: calming, empathic, gentle
• Warm sand + deep navy: grounded, professional, warm

Avoid: Aggressive red, harsh contrasts, overly corporate styles — psychological practice cards should communicate safety and empathic professionalism

Checklist

• [ ] Full name with doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
• [ ] "Licensed Psychologist" or "Licensed Clinical Psychologist"
• [ ] ABPP board certification (if earned)
• [ ] State license number (if desired)
• [ ] Clinical specialty (specific and informative)
• [ ] Therapeutic approaches or assessment specialties (brief)
• [ ] Practice name
• [ ] Phone number
• [ ] Email
• [ ] Website with patient portal or scheduling link
• [ ] Telehealth availability
• [ ] "Accepting New Patients" (if true — consider whether static card will remain accurate)
• [ ] Insurance accepted or "Fee Schedule Available"