Browse psychologists in Mississippi.
448
Psychologists
100%
Accepting patients
71%
Most common: PhD
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Mississippi has 448 licensed psychologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is PhD (71%), which stands for Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) is the second most common at 8%.
University of Southern Mississippi Department of Psychology and University of Mississippi Department of Psychology train psychologists in the state. Notable hospitals include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle, and Forrest General Hospital. Health systems such as University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Singing River Health System employ many of the state's psychologists.
15% accept Medicare. Patients with Mississippi Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all psychologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-17091, medicare, and molina.
Mississippi has among the fewest physicians per capita of any state, with significant healthcare deserts in the Delta region.
Mississippi has 448 licensed psychologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of psychologists in Mississippi are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among psychologists in Mississippi include unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-17091, medicare, and molina. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Therapy sessions range from $150 to $300 per session. An ADHD evaluation costs $1,000 to $2,500. A full psychological evaluation runs $2,000 to $5,000. Actual costs in Mississippi depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Therapy sessions are covered like other mental health visits. Psychological testing coverage is less consistent. Ask the office to verify testing benefits with your insurer before scheduling.
Finding the right psychologist is personal. Consider their specialization and therapeutic approach, and whether the fit feels right. Mississippi has 448 psychologists. Many offer a brief phone consultation before the first session. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, telehealth availability, and focus area.
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and PsyD stands for Doctor of Psychology. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Mississippi, 71% hold the PhD credential and 8% hold PsyD. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
15% of psychologists in Mississippi accept Medicare. Medicare covers therapy sessions with psychologists. Psychological testing may be covered when ordered for diagnostic purposes, though prior authorization is often required. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some psychologists in Mississippi accept Mississippi Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers psychological services in all states. Coverage for psychological testing and evaluation varies. Some states require prior authorization for testing. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Mississippi Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Mississippi include unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-17091, medicare, and molina.
Therapy sessions with psychologists are covered similarly to other mental health providers under parity laws. Psychological testing coverage is more variable. Some plans cover it fully, others partially, and some require prior authorization. Ask the psychologist's office to verify testing benefits before scheduling, as evaluations can be costly without coverage.