This list is of professional and academic credentials in the field of psychology and allied fields (psychotherapy, counseling and social work). Academic degrees, such as doctorate are available in these fields, but only those specifically for psychological subjects are included.

Degrees

MFT 

Marriage and Family Therapist. A master's degree in child development and family relationships.

MSW 

Master of Social Work

PsyD 

Doctor of Psychology. This differs from a Doctor of Philosophy in that its focus is on therapy and psychoanalysis rather than research.

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Professional licenses

LCSW  

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LMSW  

Licensed Master Social Worker

ACSW  

Academy of Certified Social Workers

LCS  

LICSW 

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

CSW  

Clinical Social Worker

These professional licenses are issued by U.S. state or national certification boards (or in the case of the ACSW, a professional organization, the National Association of Social Workers) to graduate degree holders and license them to practice social work and, usually, nonmedical psychotherapy. Such professionals also hold a graduate degree, often an MSW. Mental health providers must usually hold such a certification before receving reimbursement from insurance companies. Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal Republic George... The National Association of Social Workers, or NASW is the largest organization of professional social workers in the United States. ...

LMFT 

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

MFCC 

Marriage, Family and Child Counselor

This license is specifically for family and child counseling and issued by U.S. state boards to graduate degree holders.

LPC  

Licensed Professional Counselor

LMHC 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

DAC  

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

U.S. state licensing boards grant these licenses to practitioners holding a graduate degree with applicable clinical experience.

Other credentials

ARNPP 

MHN  

Registered nurses who hold master's degree in psychatric-mental health nursing.

BCD  

Board Certified Diplomate. An endorsement by a certifying board that a high level of competence is displayed in a professional subject matter. These can be held by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers or counselors.

References

• Psychology Today. "The Credentials". Retrieved 2006-01-18.