Fact-checked by Susan Maphis Quick Answer Army psychologists are licensed clinical or counseling psychologists who serve in the U.S. Army Medical Department, providing mental health care to soldiers, veterans, and their families. To become one, you’ll need a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology, state licensure, completion of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and … Continue reading How to Become an Army Psychologist in 2026