Understanding Therapist Credentials: What LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD and MD Mean
When you compare therapist listings, credentials can be confusing. Letters such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD and MD may appear beside a therapist’s name, but they do not all represent the same kind of qualification. Some indicate a state license, some identify a doctoral degree, and others