Physical Issues

• Clinical psychologists working in hospitals commonly help people cope with the psychological effects of physical issues such as spinal cord injuries, amputation and chronic illness.
  
  

Neuropsychology

• Neuropsychologists assist patients in recovering emotionally from a stroke or head injury.
  
  

Children and Teenagers

• Some clinical psychologists focus on working with children and teenagers. These youngsters may have been traumatized by violence, or may need psychological help coping with learning disabilities, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, or other problems.
  
  

Group Therapy

• Some clinical psychologists hold group therapy sessions with families or with several individuals experiencing similar problems.
  
  

Forensic Psychology

• Forensic psychology is another area in which clinical psychologists can specialize. These psychologists evaluate the mental health of criminal suspects and act as expert witnesses in criminal trials.