Welcome Letter from the Specialty Board President

Specialty Board President, Bradley Daniels, welcomes you with a warm smile in his office setting. Welcome letter image.
Bradley J. Daniels, PhD, ABPP

Welcome—and thank you for your interest in highlighting your specialty expertise in Rehabilitation Psychology. Your pursuit of board certification reflects a strong commitment to the field and to serving individuals with disabilities.

Rehabilitation psychologists work with people across the lifespan who are affected by injury, illness, or chronic conditions that result in disability. The goal of this specialty is to help individuals maximize health, emotional well-being, independence, and meaningful life engagement.

Professionals in this field practice in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, academic institutions, private practice, and community agencies. Their work may include clinical care, program development, research, teaching, and training future psychologists.


Why Pursue Board Certification?

Board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology is a nationally recognized credential that:

  • Establishes you as a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Clarifies and strengthens your professional identity
  • May support salary increases, promotions, or employment requirements
  • Can facilitate licensure mobility across jurisdictions
  • Connects you to a professional community for networking, consultation, and collaboration

About the Certification Process

The American Board of Professional Psychology promotes high-quality psychological services through specialty certification.

The board certification process is designed to help you demonstrate:

  • Your training and experience in Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Your specialty knowledge
  • Your ability to apply that knowledge in areas such as assessment, intervention, consultation, advocacy, and consumer protection

Throughout the process, you will showcase how your expertise translates into your day-to-day professional practice.


Support Along the Way

If you have questions, Board members are available to help. After your credentials are approved, you may request a mentor through the Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology to guide you through each step of the process.


Join the Community

We look forward to welcoming you to a community of board-certified specialists dedicated to advancing Rehabilitation Psychology and improving the lives of those we serve.

Sincerely,

Bradley J. Daniels, PhD, ABPP
President, American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology