Clinical Psychologist Applicants

The Licensed Clinical Psychologist is a psychologist who, by education and experience, is professionally qualified at the autonomous practice level to provide testing and measuring, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, and psychological consulting. Supervised practicum, and if required, a supervised residency, is a prerequisite for licensure. You can apply for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by Examination, by Endorsement, and/or apply for a residency.

It is strongly recommended that you review the Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology and the Clinical Psychologist Licensure Process Handbook before submitting an application.

Which Application Should I Choose?

Use this table to determine which application(s) to submit.

Professional Status >>>	Practicum Hours >>>	Action >>>	Application(s) to Submit:
I have never held a Clinical Psychologist license in any jurisdiction.	I met the pre-doctoral practicum hour requirements.	I want to provide Clinical Psychology Services while taking the exam.	Initial Registration of Residency AND Application for Licensure by Examination
I have never held a Clinical Psychologist license in any jurisdiction.	I met all the pre-doctoral practicum hour requirements.	I do NOT intend to provide Clinical Psychologist Services while taking the exam.	Application for Licensure by Examination
I have never held a Clinical Psychologist license in any jurisdiction.	I have NOT met the pre-doctoral practicum hour requirements and I need to complete my deficient practicum hours in a residency.	I want to provide Clinical Psychology Services and accrue hours to complete my deficient practicum hours while taking the exam.	Initial Registration of Residency AND Application for Licensure by Examination
I have never held a Clinical Psychologist license in any jurisdiction.	I have NOT met the pre-doctoral practicum hour requirements and I need to complete my deficient practicum hours in a residency.	I want to provide Clinical Psychology Services to accrue hours to complete my deficient practicum hours, but I do not want to apply to take the examination yet.	Initial Registration of Residency
I have never held a Clinical Psychologist license in any jurisdiction, and I am currently working in a Board approved residency.		I want to add or change a supervisor.	Add/Change of Registration of Residency
I have an active, unrestricted equivalent autonomous clinical psychology license in another jurisdiction.		I want to provide Clinical Psychology services in Virginia.	Application for Licensure by Endorsement

Important Reminders for All Applicants

Virginia law states that a person who has neither passed the examination nor been issued a license as a Clinical Psychologist, even if they have completed the necessary number of supervised practicum or residency hours, must not engage in the provision of Clinical Psychology services except as a Board approved “Resident in Clinical Psychology”. The only exception is providing Clinical Psychology services in an exempt setting. See, Law 54.1-3601 for exemptions.
Providing false or misleading information as well as omitting information in response to information requested in the application or as part of the application process is considered falsification of the application and may be grounds for denial of or taking disciplinary action against an existing registration, certification, or license.
Incomplete applications will remain active for one year from the date of payment. If your application is still incomplete after the one-year timeframe, you will be required to re-apply by submitting a new application, fee, and documentation pursuant to the regulations at that time.