Psychologist
There are 57,819 active psychologist providers in the United States, distributed across 77 states. A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the applicati The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 429 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 322 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 315 providers
- DALLAS, TX 307 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 210 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 75 providers
- DECATUR, GA 65 providers
- BRYAN, TX 62 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 58 providers
- ATHENS, GA 56 providers
- BOISE, ID 50 providers
- PLANO, TX 48 providers
- WACO, TX 44 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 44 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 35 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 34 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 33 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 33 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 30 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 29 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Clinical (Psychologist) 83,193 active providers 103TC0700X
- School (Psychologist) 15,884 active providers 103TS0200X
- Counseling (Psychologist) 9,669 active providers 103TC1900X
- Clinical Child & Adolescent (Psychologist) 5,807 active providers 103TC2200X
- Cognitive & Behavioral (Psychologist) 2,415 active providers 103TB0200X
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (Psychologist) 1,247 active providers 103TM1800X
- Health Service (Psychologist) 1,152 active providers 103TH0100X
- Forensic (Psychologist) 919 active providers 103TF0200X
- Group Psychotherapy (Psychologist) 807 active providers 103TP2701X
- Rehabilitation (Psychologist) 795 active providers 103TR0400X
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) (Psychologist) 742 active providers 103TA0400X
- Prescribing (Medical) (Psychologist) 583 active providers 103TP0016X
About psychologist
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Frequently asked
What does a psychologist provider do?
Psychologist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a psychologist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.