Question
Does having a PhD/PsyD in psychology make someone a psychologist, or do they have to be licensed to be considered a psychologist?
Answers
Ms. Sue
All states require psychologists to be licensed.
https://www.psychologist-license.com/articles/psychologist-licensure.html
https://www.psychologist-license.com/articles/psychologist-licensure.html
Psychologist
Thanks for responding, Ms. Sue. I am still slightly confused. I have a professor who has a PhD in social psychology. He does not have a private practice, and did not get licensed. Is he still considered a psychologist?
Ms. Sue
I would consider him a psychologist because the school has hired him as such.
Psychologist
OK. Thank you!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.