We instituted formal rules with regard to this naming issue in late 2009, so any member who has a "Doc" or "Dr" name before they were instituted were allowed to keep them (grandfathered in).

The only active member I'm aware of who has no doctoral affiliation or doctorate who has this sort of name is "DrSkipper" (which is also the name of a soft drink).

"Doc Clyde" for instance, has his degree in experimental psychology -- not clinical psychology. So while he regularly gives others advice in our community, you shouldn't confuse his advice as coming from a professional in clinical psychology.

Best,
DocJohn