Anyone out there gone this route? Did it prove useful or pointless?

as in bot the PhD and PsyD? why?

I don't understand the question.

Ph.D degree came from Germany. Only 1 student per dept was admitted. Think you have it tough.

PsyD confuses everyone. It probably came out of my state. CA.
If it does not require 2 languages and is easier, it is like the Ed.D degree. Both degrees are accepted for license in CA.

You will have to live with either choice your life. No second chance.

I have a Ph.D in Psychology and looking back it was not that difficult.