The most responsible way for a psychologist to represent him or herself as a specialist to the public, third-party payers, legislative jurisdictions, and the profession, is to be certified through an organized peer process. The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) has been awarding certification in 13 specialty areas of psychology for over 60 years. Specialty board certification by ABPP is a valuable credential that has long been a gold standard for competency in the profession.

Christine Maguth Nezu is Professor of Psychology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University. She is the President-elect of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a member of the Board of Directors for the American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, and a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. A. J Finch, Jr., Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor of Psychology and Dean of Humanities an d Social Sciences at The Citadel. He is the current President of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and a member of the Board of Directors for the American board of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. He is former President of the American Board of Clinical Psychology.Norma P. Simon, Ed.D., ABPP, is the current Past President of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She is retired.