Finding a qualified psychologist who is right for you is not an easy task! Many psychologists publicly profess a variety of specialties and abilities while not all voluntarily receive specialty credentialing to certify their qualifications. Furthermore there are some credentialing organizations which do not use competency-based examinations for deciding who is qualified to obtain their credential. Thus, it becomes important to assess carefully the qualifications of psychologists offering services to the public.

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) has been conducting competency-based exams since 1948. The American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (ABCBP) is a member specialty board of ABPP and as such adheres to the same high standards. Board certified psychologists in any of ABPP’s specialties proudly display the letters “ABPP” after their degree, providing an important indicator of quality service.

The AACBP Diplomate and Fellow Directory (available by clicking here, or on the home page) offers you a listing of ABPP board certified psychologists in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology nationwide and in your geographical area. Those who have made the additional commitment to their profession by maintaining the yearly status of Fellow are marked with an (F) and their institutional or practice websites are noted when available. We encourage you to visit these websites and contact the professionals in this directory if you or others you know are seeking psychological services. While no single credential can ensure that a psychologist is right for you, board certified psychologists through the American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology have demonstrated a high level of specialty practice by means of examination by their peers.