| Degree | Occupation | Training | Focus | Approximate Years of Study after Bachelor’s Degree |
| Medical doctor, MD | Psychiatrist | Medical school and residency training | Treatment of psychological disorders; may include research focus | 8 (including residency) |
| Doctor of philosophy, PhD | Clinical or counseling psychologist | Graduate school; includes dissertation and internship | Research-oriented and clinical practice | 3–6 |
| Doctor of psychology, PsyD | Clinical or counseling psychologist | Graduate school; includes internship; may include dissertation | Focus on professional practice | 2–5 |
| Master’s degree, MA or MS | Mental health counselor | Graduate school; includes internship | Focus on professional practice | 2 |
| MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVE A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS. HERE, WE PRESENT A HANDFUL OF THESE, INCLUDING HE GENERAL INFORMATION ON TRAINING, FOCUS, AND THE LENGTH OF EDUCATION. |