Here is a very fun—and instructive—article about phony credentials: Credentialing: It May Not Be The Cat’s Meow.

The author, Steve K.D. Eichel, explains that after too many patients talked to him about other, cheaper professionals who were just as qualified as psychologists, he decided he would get credentials for his cat, Zoe–just to prove a point.

He registered her as Dr. Zoe D. Katze (“katz” is German for cat).

The results are scary:

Dr. Katze’s credentials look impressive. She is certified by three major hypnotherapy associations, having met their “strict training requirements” and having had her background thoroughly reviewed. She holds a Diplomate in psychotherapy from an association that claims to promote the highest standards among psychotherapists.

Definitely read this article, and remember—buyer beware.

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Posted by Amy as Consumers at 12:15 PM EDT

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