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Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Licensing in Wyoming

Review current requirements, exam details, renewal cycle, and salary outlook for clinical and counseling psychologist in Wyoming, including See agency and board contact links.

Last verified: Feb 17, 2026

Current

Application Fee

See agency

Exam Requirement

Third-party exam required

Renewal Cycle

See board renewal rules

Licensing Blueprint for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist in Wyoming

Estimated timeline: 3 months

Core Requirements

  1. 1

    Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of coursework in psychology, 2.

    • Must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practicum or internship experience. 3.
    • Must pass the current Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) exam.
    • Continuing Education Certificate holders must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every two years.
    • Restrictions Conviction of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.
    • Fraud or deceit.
    • Use of drugs or alcohol to an extent that affects competency.
    • Immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable conduct.
    • Practicing psychology in such a manner as to endanger the welfare of clients or patients.
    • Harassment, intimidation or abuse, sexual or otherwise, of a client or patient.
    • Sexual exploitation of a client or patient.
    • Practicing outside the areas of professional competence as established by education, training, and experience.
    • Malpractice or negligence in the practice of psychology.
    • Aiding or abetting the practice of psychology by individuals not licensed or certified by the Board.
    • Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare of Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third party payor.
    • Exercising undue influence to exploit a client, patient, student or supervisee for financial or other personal advantage to the practioner or third party.
    • The suspension or revocation by another state of a license to practice psychology.
    • Refusal to appear before the Board after having been ordered to do so in writing.
    • Making any fraudulent or untrue statements to the Board.
    • Failure to meet the requirements for licensing or certification.
    • Revealing the content of privileged communications, except as required by an established court of law, or as stipulated in the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
    • Conviction of any crime or offense that reflects the inability of the practitioner to practice psychology with due regard for the health and safety of clients or patients.
    • School Located in Wyoming University of Wyoming - Laramie - Department of Psychology http://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/ Casper College - Casper - Psychology Program (Associates) https://www.caspercollege.edu/psychology Western Wyoming Community College - Rock Springs - Psychology program (Associates) https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/psychology/ Northwest College - Powell - Psychology Program (Associates) https://nwc.edu/sites/psychology/ Sheridan College - Sheridan - Psychology Program (Associates) https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/programs-a-z/psychology/ Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne - Psychology Program (Associates) http://lccc.wy.edu/pathways/humanPublic/psychologyProgram/index.aspx Central Wyoming College - Riverton - Psychology Program (Associates) https://www.cwc.edu/programs/socialsciences/psychology/ License Psychological Practitioners must be licensed in Wyoming by the Board of Psychology.
    • Certificates expire annually on June 30th.
    • Examination The examination accepted by the Board to determine eligibility for certification shall be the current Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
    • Fees Initial Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Initial certificates are pro-rated by month.
    • See Board website for more infomation.
    • Application except temporary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275.00 per applicant EPPP examination.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Actual cost of the examination Annual certification renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Licensing Agency Carla Fleming Board of Psychology 2001 Capitol Avenue Emerson Building, Rm 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://psychology.wyo.gov/home Additional Sources of Information Mental Health America 500 Montgomery Street, Ste 820 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 684-7722 http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net American Psychological Association 750 First St., NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (800) 374-2721 http://www.apa.org/ Association of State and Professional Psychology Boards (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) P.O.
    • Box 849 Tyrone, GA 30290 Phone: (678) 216-1175 http://www.asppb.net/ American Counseling Association PO Box 31110 Alexandria, VA 22310 Phone: (800) 347-6647 http://www.counseling.org/ Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook Life Physical and Social Science Technicians All Other" https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes194099.htm Last Updated May 2023"
  2. 2

    Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of coursework in psychology, 2.

    • Must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practicum or internship experience. 3.
    • Must pass the current Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) exam.
    • Continuing Education Certificate holders must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every two years.
    • Restrictions Conviction of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.
    • Fraud or deceit.
    • Use of drugs or alcohol to an extent that affects competency.
    • Immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable conduct.
    • Practicing psychology in such a manner as to endanger the welfare of clients or patients.
    • Harassment, intimidation or abuse, sexual or otherwise, of a client or patient.
    • Sexual exploitation of a client or patient.
    • Practicing outside the areas of professional competence as established by education, training, and experience.
    • Malpractice or negligence in the practice of psychology.
    • Aiding or abetting the practice of psychology by individuals not licensed or certified by the Board.
    • Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare of Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third party payor.
    • Exercising undue influence to exploit a client, patient, student or supervisee for financial or other personal advantage to the practioner or third party.
    • The suspension or revocation by another state of a license to practice psychology.
    • Refusal to appear before the Board after having been ordered to do so in writing.
    • Making any fraudulent or untrue statements to the Board.
    • Failure to meet the requirements for licensing or certification.
    • Revealing the content of privileged communications, except as required by an established court of law, or as stipulated in the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
    • Conviction of any crime or offense that reflects the inability of the practitioner to practice psychology with due rega
  3. 3

    Education: Specific course required.

  4. 4

    Experience: Affidavit or referral required.

  5. 5

    Background/Criminal Review: No criminal record prohibitions.

  6. 6

    Physical Requirement: No physical requirements.

  7. 7

    Certification: Certification required.

  8. 8

    License Type: Tied to business.

  9. 9

    LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS, ALL OTHER SOC Code 19-4099 Entry Salary $20.00/hr Average Salary $25.18/hr Job Description Psychological Practitioners are concerned with the application and teaching of principles of learning, motivation, perception, thinking and emotional relationships as applied in a variety of psychological techniques.

  10. 10

    Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of coursework in psychology, 2.

  11. 11

    Must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practicum or internship experience.

  12. 12

    Must pass the current Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) exam.

  13. 13

    Continuing Education Certificate holders must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every two years.

  14. 14

    Practicing outside the areas of professional competence as established by education, training, and experience.

Exam and processing details

  • State and Professional Psychology Boards (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) P

Continuing education and program notes

  • Continuing Education Certificate holders must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every two years

Application Snapshot

  1. Licensing Authority

    BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY

  2. Current Filing Fee

    See agency

  3. Renewal Cycle

    See board renewal rules

  4. Salary Position

    $79,890 median (17% below national)

  5. State Salary Rank

    #41 of 50 states

Step-by-Step Process (7)

  1. 1. Confirm eligibility prerequisites (Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of cours...; Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of cours...).
  2. 2. Complete required education or training: Specific course required.
  3. 3. Document required supervised experience: Affidavit or referral required.
  4. 4. Pass required examination steps: Third-party exam required State and Professional Psychology Boards (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) P.
  5. 5. Prepare supporting documentation (background check: No criminal record prohibitions; Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of cours...; Must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited college with at least 42 graduate credit hours of cours...).
  6. 6. Submit the application to BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY and monitor board communications.
  7. 7. Maintain post-licensure compliance (continuing education: No continuing education requirement to maintain license).

Salary Insights in Wyoming

With a median salary of $79,890, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wyoming earn 17% below the national median of $95,830. Wyoming ranks #41 among 50 states. The typical licensing timeline is 3 months.

State Hiring Climate (QCEW)

Rising

QoQ Employment Change

+3.5%

Average Weekly Wage

$1,175

Median annual salary

$79,890

Hourly estimate

$38.41
17% below national median

Difference: -$15,940

Percentile Distribution

Annual compensation
  • P1010th percentile$54,280
  • P2525th percentile$67,530
  • P50Median$79,890
  • P7575th percentile$86,030
  • P9090th percentile$105,510

State vs National Median

State: $79,890
National: $95,830

Total employment: 60 | Annual openings: N/A

Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Salary Ranking

#41 of 50 statesfor Clinical and Counseling Psychologist median salary
RankStateMedian Salary
#1Oregon$132,550
#2Colorado$126,260
#3Kentucky$116,480
#4Washington$115,050
#5California$114,520

Nearby States Comparison

Clinical and Counseling Psychologist licensing across the region
StateMedian SalaryEducationExamTimeline
Wyoming$79,890Specific course requiredThird-party exam required3 months
Montana$95,830Degree requiredThird-party exam requiredVaries by board
South Dakota$85,790Varies by state boardState-approved examVaries by board
Nebraska$95,830Varies by state boardState-approved exam19 years
Colorado$126,260Degree requiredThird-party exam requiredVaries by board
Utah$88,990Varies by state boardState-approved examVaries by board
Idaho$74,820Degree requiredThird-party exam required1 month

License by Endorsement

Transfer requirements are state-specific. Use this quick matrix as a planning signal, then verify final endorsement rules with each board.

StateReciprocity ScoreTierNotes
Wyoming54LowState-specific exam conditions may apply. Documented experience may be required.
Montana56MediumState-specific exam conditions may apply. Documented experience may be required.
South Dakota78HighBoard-specific review required.
Nebraska78HighBoard-specific review required.
Colorado56MediumState-specific exam conditions may apply. Documented experience may be required.
Utah78HighBoard-specific review required.
  • License status indicator: Active.
  • Continuing education indicator: No continuing education requirement to maintain license.
  • Reciprocity and transfer rules vary by state board. Verify directly with the agency.

Official Licensing Agency

Official website verified

BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY

2001 CAPITOL AVENUE, ROOM 1275, CHEYENNE, WY, 82002

Phone: 3077775403

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FAQ

How long does it take to become a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist in Wyoming?

Most applicants finish the licensing path in about 3 months, but timing can change based on education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.

What exams are required for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wyoming?

Wyoming lists Third-party exam required as part of the licensure process for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

What education do you need to become a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist in Wyoming?

The board typically expects Specific course required for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist licensure in Wyoming.

What is the typical Clinical and Counseling Psychologist salary in Wyoming?

The median annual salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wyoming is $79,890. Salaries range from $54,280 (10th percentile) to $105,510 (90th percentile).

How does the Clinical and Counseling Psychologist salary in Wyoming compare to the national average?

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wyoming earn 17% below the national median of $95,830, with a state median of $79,890.

How many Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in Wyoming?

Wyoming employs approximately 60 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists according to BLS data.

Can I transfer my Clinical and Counseling Psychologist license to Wyoming from another state?

Transfer requirements vary by board. License status indicator: Active. Continuing education indicator: No continuing education requirement to maintain license. Reciprocity and transfer rules vary by state board. Verify directly with the agency.

Who is the licensing agency for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wyoming?

The licensing agency is BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY. Review agency details at http://psychology.wyo.gov/home.

How often do you renew a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist license in Wyoming?

Current guidance indicates a renewal cycle of See board renewal rules.