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  • John J. Murphy, Ph.D.
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    Update! 6/27/09

    Both tests completed! I passed! Look for some changes as I convert from a hypnotist to a psychologist-who-employs-hypnosis. Thanks for all the support, guys.


    Update! 4/8/09

    As some of you may know, I’m in the process of obtaining my licensure to become a clinical psychologist.

    After obtaining a Ph.D. in psychology and getting the 3,000 hours of supervised experience, as well as passing the EPPP, I’m one exam away from having my license to practice psychology/psychotherapy.

    This exam is known as the CPSE. It’s shorter than the EPPP but in some ways more difficult: lots of somewhat arbitrary laws and regulations to memorize! Here’s some EPPP questions; here are some CPSE questions, to give you an idea.

    Now, once I pass this exam, I should have my license number within a week. The downside is that if I fail, I have to wait 6 months before I can retake it! So I’m giving myself extra time to study.

    My current goal is to take the CPSE either in Late April or sometime in May.

    So what does this mean for you?

    Well, if you’re a past or current patient, not too much. My rates won’t change. I should be able to accept insurance but only as an out-of-network doctor for the first few months.

    Once I’ve got the license, I’ll probably not accept new clients for about 2-3 weeks as I retool everything. Part of that will probably involve a price increase. And by “probably” I mean “definitely.”

    So... if you’ve been meaning to schedule an appointment, now’s the time. Unless you have really good insurance, in which case it might make more sense to wait. Of course, if you’re reading this message and it’s sometime in June or July, it probably means I failed the CPSE and none of this will apply for another few months. Hey, it happens.

    How will my practice change as a result of licensure?

    Well, in terms of actual content, not too much. I’ll still use many of the same techniques, including hypnotherapy and autogenics. I’ll spend more time on diagnosis and have a more standardized note-taking process.

    I’ll probably have to be less flexible in terms of my cancellation policy and my office hours. I’ll also be a mandated reporter and will have more forms for you to sign that relate to HIPPA and informed consent.

    On the plus side, I’ll be able to mix in some good psychotherapy techniques and will be able to do some clinical assessments. And of course, instead of calling me just “my hypnotherapist” you can also call me “my shrink.” Of course, Dr. John works as well.

    Have a question? Want to learn more? Have a ethics/DSM question that you think will stump me? Studying for the CPSE in the L.A. area and want a study partner? Send me an e-mail!