New York Consolidated Laws
N.Y. Education Law § 7601 (2026)
Practice of psychology and use of the title "psychologist"
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§ 7601. Practice of psychology and use of the title "psychologist". Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized under this article shall be authorized to practice psychology or to use the title "psychologist" or to describe his or her services by use of the words "psychologist", "psychology" or "psychological" in connection with his or her practice.
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Cited in 2
cases, 1991–1993 · leading case: People v. Abrams, 177 A.D.2d 633 (N.Y. App. Div. 1991).
People v. Abrams, 177 A.D.2d 633 (N.Y. App. Div. 1991). “Although it is a misdemeanor for an unlicensed person to "use the title 'psychologist’ or to describe his services by the use of the words 'psychologist’, 'psychology’ or 'psychological’ in connection with his practice” (Education Law §§ 7601, 6513 [1]), the defendant was not…”
Eli v. Eli, 159 Misc. 2d 974 (N.Y.C. Fam. Ct. 1993). “(Education Law § 7601.) In order to receive a psychologist license, one must have a doctorate in psychology from an approved institution of higher education, two years of supervised employment as a psychologist or engagement in "appropriate psychology activities,” and must pass…”
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