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Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists

Psychologist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC2200X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all clinical child and adolescent psychologists.

As of today, the following are the total number of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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What do Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists do?

Clinical child and adolescent psychologists diagnose and treat mental health conditions and developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems in young people from infancy through young adulthood. 

They conduct mental health evaluations, provide therapy using specialized techniques like play therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and promote healthy development. 

Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis: Perform mental health evaluations and use specialized tests to diagnose psychological, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. 

Treatment and Therapy: Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention using evidence-based methods tailored for young people, such as:

  • Play therapy: A non-verbal approach for younger children to express emotions. 
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought patterns. 
  • Family therapy: Works with the entire family to enhance communication and resolve conflicts. 

Treatment Planning: Develop and modify treatment plans, ensuring they are re-evaluated as the child’s needs change. 

Collaboration: Work with parents, teachers, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the child’s life to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to care. 

Common Issues They Address

  • Emotional challenges like anxiety and depression.
  • Behavioral problems and disorders.
  • Developmental issues.
  • Learning disabilities and attention disorders like ADHD.
  • Trauma, grief, and stress from family issues like divorce or loss.

Environment

Clinical child and adolescent psychologists can work in various settings, including Private practices, Schools, Hospitals, healthcare centers, Research centers, and academic institutions. 

Specialty Psychologist

Addiction Substance Use Disorder Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TA0400X

A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.

Adult Development & Aging Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TA0700X

A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life.

Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TB0200X

A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.

Clinical Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC0700X

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice.

Counseling Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TC1900X

A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service.

Exercise & Sports Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TE1100X

A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations.

Family Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TF0000X

A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.

Forensic Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TF0200X

A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.

Health Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TH0004X

A psychologist who specializes in clinical health psychology that investigates and implements clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability.

Health Service Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TH0100X

A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TM1800X

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Psychologists provide assessment, formulation, and interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities, addressing mental health issues, behavioral challenges, and quality of life. 

They integrate evidence-based therapies like CBT and Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) with creative, compassion-focused, and systemic approaches, and often work within multi-disciplinary teams to support individuals, families, and carers. 

Their work includes complex assessments like IQ and diagnostic evaluations, cognitive assessments, and the creation of personalized intervention plans to enhance functioning and well-being.

Prescribing Medical Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP0016X

A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Psychoanalysis Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP0814X

A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches.

Group Psychotherapy Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TP2701X

A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group.

Rehabilitation Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TR0400X

A psychologist who specializes in the study and application of psychological principles on behalf of persons who have disability due to injury or illness.

School Psychologists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103TS0200X

A psychologist whose specialty is concerned with the science and practice of psychology with children, youth, families; learners of all ages; and the schooling process.

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