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Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Behavioral Health & Social Service ProvidersPsychologistClinical Child & Adolescent
10,786 providers nationally103TC2200X

Definition

A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
103TC2200X
Grouping
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification
Psychologist
Specialization
Clinical Child & Adolescent
National Providers
10,786
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

CA1,484 providers
NY976 providers
MA572 providers
OH549 providers
FL508 providers
TX476 providers
PA472 providers
MI423 providers
IL383 providers
NC375 providers

Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.

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