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Savannah
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Brush Prairie, Washington
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When will I know if the career I want is right for me?
I'm graduating in 2026
I'm going to Western Washington University and plan on majoring in psychology
I plan on using my degree to become a Therapist or Counselor
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Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your questions.
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to psychology, e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Human Resources, Child Psychologist, etc. you can find our more relevant career online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Seek guidance from professors
4. Speak to the alumni who are working in different careers
5. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
6. Select the relevant subjects in the course
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to psychology, e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Human Resources, Child Psychologist, etc. you can find our more relevant career online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Seek guidance from professors
4. Speak to the alumni who are working in different careers
5. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
6. Select the relevant subjects in the course
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Savannah,
This is a really thoughtful question, and many people ask it quietly even if they don’t say it out loud. The truth is, you usually don’t “just know” all at once if a career is right for you. Most people discover it gradually through experience. Right now, you’re choosing a direction, and that’s enough. Clarity often comes after you start taking classes, volunteering, talking to professionals, and seeing what the day-to-day work actually feels like.
Since you’re interested in becoming a therapist or counselor, pay attention to how you feel when you’re learning about mental health, helping others, listening to people, and understanding behavior. If those experiences energize you and feel meaningful, that’s a strong sign you’re on the right track. It’s also normal if parts of the path feel challenging or uncertain. Every career has difficult moments. The real question is whether the work still feels worth doing, even when it’s hard.
College will give you time to test this path. You may volunteer, intern, or work in settings where people need support. Those real experiences often tell you more than any title ever could. So don’t put pressure on yourself to know everything now. You’re not expected to have final answers before you begin. Start with the direction that feels meaningful, stay open, and let experience teach you. You’re already doing something important, you have a goal and a plan. That’s a strong place to begin.
Best wishes!
This is a really thoughtful question, and many people ask it quietly even if they don’t say it out loud. The truth is, you usually don’t “just know” all at once if a career is right for you. Most people discover it gradually through experience. Right now, you’re choosing a direction, and that’s enough. Clarity often comes after you start taking classes, volunteering, talking to professionals, and seeing what the day-to-day work actually feels like.
Since you’re interested in becoming a therapist or counselor, pay attention to how you feel when you’re learning about mental health, helping others, listening to people, and understanding behavior. If those experiences energize you and feel meaningful, that’s a strong sign you’re on the right track. It’s also normal if parts of the path feel challenging or uncertain. Every career has difficult moments. The real question is whether the work still feels worth doing, even when it’s hard.
College will give you time to test this path. You may volunteer, intern, or work in settings where people need support. Those real experiences often tell you more than any title ever could. So don’t put pressure on yourself to know everything now. You’re not expected to have final answers before you begin. Start with the direction that feels meaningful, stay open, and let experience teach you. You’re already doing something important, you have a goal and a plan. That’s a strong place to begin.
Best wishes!
Ariana Garita Herrera
Psychology
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Ariana’s Answer
It’s completely normal to question whether the career you’re choosing will truly be the right fit for you. Most people don’t have a moment where everything suddenly becomes clear — confidence in a career usually develops over time through experience, learning, and self-discovery. The good thing is that college is the perfect place to figure that out. Look for opportunities to explore different areas of the field through classes, volunteering, internships, and meeting professionals who already work as therapists or counselors. Those experiences will help you understand not only what the job involves, but also how you personally connect with it. One of the biggest signs that you may be on the right path is if you continue feeling interested and fulfilled while helping or listening to others, even when the work is emotionally challenging at times. You don’t need to have your entire future figured out right now, you just need to stay open to learning and give yourself the chance to explore the field firsthand.