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Counseling psychologists focus on life stresses and issues with which people may struggle in daily life, home or workplaces. Clinical psychologists focus on severe issues that can be diagnosed as psychological disorders, and the roots of disorders.
Counseling psychologists specialize in supporting and counseling people to solve their life issues. Clinical psychologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders by using psychological techniques and therapy approaches.
Counseling psychologists are more likely to work with healthy individuals or groups. Clinical psychologists are more likely to work with specialized groups and individuals diagnosed with a psychopathology.
Counseling psychologists are more likely to work in university or school counseling centers. Clinical psychologists are more likely to work in hospitals or clinics.
According to a study (Bechtoldt et al. 2000), clinical psychologists prefer to use psychoanalytical and behavioral-cognitive therapy approaches, while counseling psychologists prefer client-centered and humanistic approaches.
The GPA and acceptance rates of students are similar in both degrees, but students accepted to clinical psychology doctoral programs had significantly higher GRE scores (Norcross et al., 1998).
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