Category Archives: Psychologist Licensing
When Psychologists Get In Trouble
Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental issues expect that a psychologist or therapist would be able to help them. These people trust mental health professionals to listen to them without judgment. Because of this, you need to be careful when dealing with patients. You cannot… Read More »
Ethical Concerns When A Psychologist Is A Social Media Influencer
In the past, psychologists worked solely in offices but lately, they have become more prominent on social media, particularly in TikTok feeds. This is bringing up ethical issues, particularly as they pertain to client privacy. The amount of mental health content on TikTok shot up during the COVID pandemic as people struggled with everyday… Read More »
Child Psychologist Arrested Again For Violation Of Protective Order
Licensed professionals need to follow the laws and ensure they employ ethics in their everyday professional lives. Unfortunately, they often cross the line when it comes to patient-provider relationships. As a result, they may face license loss and other penalties. A child psychologist from Texas was arrested for indecency with a child over the… Read More »
Psychologist’s License Suspended After Overinvolvement With Client
It’s important for psychologists to give clients the help they need to overcome their mental issues and regain the ability to function normally. However, some get a little too involved with their clients and may even have personal relationships with them outside of the office visits. This was the case for a psychologist in… Read More »
Psychologist Loses License Over Sexual Misconduct
Being a psychologist is a tough job. Your job is to listen to your patients and understand their thoughts and feelings. Many clients have mental and emotional disorders and a psychologist’s job is to help diagnose and manage them. This means that psychologists really get to know their clients. They connect with their clients… Read More »
Therapist Arrested for Raping Teen Patient
Teens and young children are vulnerable. They want to be accepted and loved. Because of this, many will do things that are unethical or unacceptable to get approval from an entrusted adult. Unfortunately, adults in positions of trust – such as therapists, doctors, teachers, coaches and police officers – will sometimes take advantage of… Read More »
People Avoid Therapy Due to Confidentiality Concerns
Many Florida residents could benefit from seeing a psychologist. Psychologists help people deal with mental issues. A lot of people – even celebrities – struggle with anxiety, depression and other issues that make it hard for them to happily live their daily lives. However, many people delay scheduling an appointment with a therapist or… Read More »
Psychologist Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
Many people struggle with mental and emotional issues that they cannot deal with on their own. They may have gotten advice from friends and family members, but the issues just cannot be resolved without professional help. That’s why many people seek help from psychologists. People trust psychologists to act with morality. After all, expressing… Read More »
Psychologist’s License Suspended for Child Porn Possession
Psychologists have a hard job. They are engaged to improve the mental and emotional health of patients, which is not an easy thing to do. They are held to high standards in terms of knowledge and ethics. If they are not very well-trained, they can cause significant harm to patients. They can also face… Read More »
