What does doctoral level psychologist mean?

A doctoral-level psychologist means a psychologist who holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology. This signifies they've completed extensive graduate-level education and training, including coursework, research, and supervised clinical experience (for those pursuing clinical practice). The specific requirements and type of training vary depending on the type of doctoral program (PhD, PsyD, etc.) and their area of specialization. Doctoral-level psychologists are qualified to practice at a higher level of expertise compared to those with master's degrees in psychology.