A Psychologist is a medical professional specializing in the study of human behavior. Many types of therapy are used by psychologists to help their patients cope with life’s challenges. Examples of these therapies are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-dynamic Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Gestalt Therapy, and Humanistic Psychology. Psychometric tests are also commonly administered by psychologists to determine a patient’s mental state and personal attributes.

A career as a psychologist requires formal education. A doctorate in clinical psychology is earned from a college or university that offers graduate study.… Read more