When you ask a classmate what type of therapist came to her class as a guest lecturer, she says she doesn't know but remembers that when she wrote her name on the blackboard, the letters "PsyD" were written next to it. You conclude the speaker was most likely a(n)

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The letters "PsyD" stand for Doctor of Psychology, indicating that the speaker has a doctoral degree specifically in psychology, making her most likely a clinical or counseling psychologist.  Clinical psychologists have graduate training in assessment, treatment, and research pertaining to psychological problems. Counseling psychologists have much the same training and often work in community settings such as schools, prisons, or clinics. Clinical and counseling psychologists have earned a PhD or a PsyD, both doctoral degrees in psychology. PsyD stands for "Doctor of Psychology."

When You Ask a Classmate What Type of Therapist Came