Types of Psychologists

Clinical psychologists

Diagnose and treat mental disorders.

Cognitive psychologists

Study thinking, memory, and perception.

Community psychologists

Improve well-being in communities.

Counseling psychologists

Help people with life and adjustment problems.

Developmental psychologists

Study changes throughout the lifespan.

Educational psychologists

Study learning and education.

Experimental/research psychologists

Conduct research on behavior and mental processes.

Health psychologists

Study how psychological factors affect health and behavior.

Forensic psychologists

Apply psychology to law and the legal system.

Industrial/organizational psychologists

Study behavior in the workplace.

Neuropsychologists

Study how the brain affects behavior.

Personality psychologists

Study personality and individual differences.

Psychometric/quantitative psychologists

Develop and analyze psychological tests and data.

Rehabilitation psychologists

Help people adjust to disabilities or injuries.

School psychologists

Help students with learning and behavioral issues.

Social psychologists

Study how people influence one another.

Sports psychologists

Study psychology and athletic performance.