Conquering Barriers in the Field of Psychology with Dr. Linda McGhee

Dive into Episode #137 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. Linda McGhee about her journey from a career as a government finance litigator to a second career as a clinical psychologist. There is a documented shortage of psychologists in the United States. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 60% of psychologists reported having no openings for new patients in a 2022 survey. However, filling the shortage has several issues, including some that are safety-related. The wide-ranging conversation discussed her career and some of the distinctions that exist in the field of psychology. Dr. McGhee also discusses some of the psychological challenges of the field itself and some of the linens and credentialling issues that contribute to the lack of mental health providers in the United States.