License: Psychologist

89 Washington Avenue, 304
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3817 ext. 150

A psychologist is a health care professional who diagnoses and treats mental, nervous, emotional, and behavioral disorders and ailments. Psychologists' practices also include industrial/organizational psychology, research, and teaching. In providing services to individuals, organizations, and the public, psychologists apply principles, methods or procedures of understanding, predicting or influencing behavior.

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Fees are reduced and expedited processing is available for military and spouses, with a temporary license available in the interim
License information updated 02/08/2021