Therapeutic Credentials

Ranked by total years of post-secondary education typically required to hold the credential independently.

Credential	Full Name
MD	Doctor of Medicine
PhD	Doctor of Philosophy
PsyD	Doctor of Psychology
EdD	Doctor of Education
LCSW	Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LMFT	Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LPCC	Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
MS	Master of Science (Clinical/Counseling)
MA	Master of Arts