Psychologist
Specialization: Clinical

Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist · Specialization: Clinical (Taxonomy Code# 103TC0700X) is a health care provider taxonomy defined by National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), American Medical Association.

Taxonomy Overview

Taxonomy Code 103TC0700X
Classification Psychologist
Specialization Clinical
Grouping Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Number of Providers 59687

Definition Psychologist (Clinical)

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth — one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology — and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Notes: Source: American Psychological Association, www.apa.org [1/1/2019: new definition]

Classification Information Psychologist

All Specializations of Psychologist

Specialization Definition
General A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.
Adult Development & Aging A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
Clinical A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth — one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology — and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Clinical Child & Adolescent A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
Cognitive & Behavioral A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.
Counseling A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
Educational
Exercise & Sports A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. APA recognizes sport psychology as a proficiency acquired after a doctoral degree in one of the primary areas of psychology and licensure as a psychologist. This proficiency does not include those who have earned a doctoral degree in sport psychology but are not licensed psychologists. Sport Psychology interventions are designed to assist athletes and other sports participants (e.g., coaches, administrators, parents) from a wide array of settings, levels of competition, and ages, ranging from recreational youth participants to professional and Olympic athletes to master's level performers.
Family A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.
Forensic A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.
Group Psychotherapy A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Health A psychologist who specializes in clinical health psychology that investigates and implements clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability. Clinical health psychology sees health as the confluence of psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors and applies this understanding to professional activities including:
  • Research
  • Clinical service
  • Consulting with, educating, and supervising other health care providers and psychologists
  • Advising organizations, institutions, the public, and policymakers
Health Service A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Men & Masculinity
Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Definition to come...
Prescribing (Medical) A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.
Psychoanalysis A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches. It aims at structural changes and modifications of a person's personality. Psychoanalysis promotes awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurrent patterns of emotion and behavior, allowing previously unconscious aspects of the self to become integrated and promoting optimal functioning, healing and creative expression.
Psychotherapy
Rehabilitation A psychologist who specializes in the study and application of psychological principles on behalf of persons who have disability due to injury or illness. Rehabilitation psychologists, often within teams, assess and treat cognitive, emotional, and functional difficulties, and help people to overcome barriers to participation in life activities. Rehabilitation psychologists are involved in practice, research, and advocacy, with the broad goal of fostering independence and opportunity for people with disabilities.
School A psychologist whose specialty is concerned with the science and practice of psychology with children, youth, families; learners of all ages; and the schooling process. The basic education and training of school psychologists prepares them to provide a range of psychological diagnosis, assessment, intervention, prevention, health promotion, and program development and evaluation services with a special focus on the developmental processes of children and youth within the context of schools, families and other systems. School psychologists are prepared to intervene at the individual and system level, and develop, implement, and evaluate preventive programs. In these efforts, they conduct ecologically valid assessments and intervene to promote positive learning environments within which children and youth from diverse backgrounds to ensure that all have equal access to effective educational and psychological services that promote healthy development
Women

Providers Information

Psychologist · All Providers

NPI Name Address
1912611823 Caitlyn Reis Owens 810 Reid St, Staunton, VA 24401-1764
1477267383 Maddison Tolliver-lynn 1002 Wishard Blvd Ste 4110, Indianapolis, IN 46202-4164
1740994565 Katalin Reszegi 8875 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123-2251
1659085470 The Thriving You, LLC (Organization) 5517 North Natchez Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
1821702648 Lux Psychology Inc. (Organization) 11022 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 370, Los Angeles, CA 90025-7532
1093429839 Adoria Senning, LLC (Organization) 238 Westall Dr, Richmond, VT 05477-9055
1700590585 Nancy E. Rizzo, Psy.d., P.a. (Organization) 1850 Lee Rd Ste 321, Winter Park, FL 32789-2107
1891409694 Xenia Ewing, Psyd, LLC (Organization) 1221 Kapiolani Blvd Ph 50, Honolulu, HI 96814-3518
1023722964 Karissa Rizzolino 2132 S 12th St Ste 103, Allentown, PA 18103-4814
1275247132 Tammi Rae La Tourette 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
1609580588 Anu Therapy Services, LLC (Organization) 3 Myers Dr # 307, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062-9514
1134833015 Cb Psychological Services PC (Organization) 1878 Cameron Rd, Berlin, MI 48002-2203
1174236210 Glenn Evan Most 9210 E Berry Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3508
1174236343 Nisco Psychological Services Pllc (Organization) 21351 Gentry Dr Ste 250, Sterling, VA 20166-8514
1528771755 Lura Reed 4200 Nw Sawyer, Bend, OR 97703-5900
1255044483 David John Miranda 202 Homewood Ter, Baltimore, MD 21218-2804
1780397927 Seven Rays Psychology Corp (Organization) 21838 Encina Rd, Topanga, CA 90290-3527
1801509054 Matthew Euler 85 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-1100
1962115121 Anna Fogarty 1200 Harger Rd Ste 600, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1820
1568175628 Heather Cygan 2174 Skye Isles Pass, Lawrenceville, GA 30045-3593

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