These letters refer to a person’s credentials and may vary depending on the provider’s qualifications or licensure. Some of our most common license types include:
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Licensed and Independent Clinical Social Worker is a social worker with an MSW (Master of Social Work) and an additional three years of training. LICSWs tend to specialize in family and marital counseling. |
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is board-certified to treat a variety of mental health concerns with the emphasis on family therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy. |
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor is board-certified to treat children, adolescents, and adults suffering from adjustment issues, relationship conflicts, or mental illness. |
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Licensed Professional Counselors are mental health service providers with a master’s degree who are trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral and emotional problems, and disorders. |
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A medical doctor who has completed a residency and training in Psychiatry. They can also be designated with DO. |
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Masters of Science in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, clinical counseling, or educational psychology. A master’s degree in the specified area may require completion of a master’s thesis, dissertation, and/or project. |
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A nurse practitioner who has a psychiatric and mental health certification, or has completed at least 2+ years in a mental health setting. |
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Psychologists are doctorate-level mental health care professionals with typically 5-6 years of schooling and a year of internship working with clients. They can also be designated with PsyD. |
