Accredited universities

PhD / PsyD

Arbor lists 102 coaches holding the PhD / PsyD (Doctorate in Psychology) credential, issued by the Accredited universities.

Doctorate in Psychology

What it means

A psychology doctorate means the coach has rigorous training in human behavior, assessment, and (typically) clinical practice. Common among executive coaches and leadership consultants who started in IO psychology or clinical work.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited program. PhDs are typically research-focused; PsyDs are practice-focused.