Career questions tagged clinical-psychology
Is having your own practice better than working for someone?
I would like to have a practice of my own as a clinical or counseling psychologist, but I am not sure if it would be best for me to do that or just work at a company. What are the complications, the benefits, and such that could have me either choose one or the other or I could do both? #clinical-psychology #psychology #counseling-psychology
Which is best to part of psychology is best to major in: clinical or counseling?
I will be attending college to major in psychology. I was pretty sure that I wanted to study in clinical psychology, but as the time gets closer to next fall I wonder if I should go into counseling psychology. I would like to help general people with everyday problems (like why they are failing school, why something is not working out for them, etc) and people who have disorders (ADD, depression, etc). I am just so confused on what is best to go in, but I do know I would like to be a therapist. #psychology #clinical-psychology #counseling-psychology #therapy
What type of job would someone with a cognitive science degree do?
I love cognitive science and plan for that to be my major..but struggle with what type of job I would someday like to do. #cognitive-science #clinical-psychology #cognition #cognitive-psychology #neuroscience
Is the payoff for being a psychologist worth it?
I'm a freshman in high school and clearly have a ways to go before I choose what profession I want to go into. However, helping people and talking them through their problems seems like it would be an incredible job, or at least one I'd want to go into. My first question is: What is the best part about being a psychologist, and if I get a degree in psychology what other fields of work can that branch into? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question!! #psychology #psychotherapy #therapists #therapy #science #doctor #clinical-psychology #marriage-counselor
What classes do I have to take to become a sports psychologist?
I am a junior in high school and am researching different careers I may be interested in performing in the future. I have been physically active and involved in sports for my whole life and am considering becoming a sports psychologist however I do not know how to go about this. #sports #psychology #clinical-psychology #applied-psychology #sports-psychology #degree-selection #college #college-major #college-bound
What are the true differences between licensed therapists or counselors, such as; LMFT, LCSW, LCP?
I have recently done some research on this topic since it is where I would like my educational plans to go towards. #clinical-psychology #psychology #lmft #lcp #lcsw #therapy #family-therapy #counseling #mental-health #mental-health-counseling #mental-health-support
Should I stay or should I go?
I am a junior in college studying psychology. I plan to go to graduate school to attain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I have heard people say that it is very difficult to get into clinical psychology programs as a student right out of college because they want their students to have some experience in the field (i.e. research, clinical experience, etc.) Is this true? What do professionals in the field advise I do? In other words should I take a chance and apply to graduate schools right out of college or should I wait 1-2 years and gain that extra "experience" it seems people are saying I should have? #Graduateschool #phd #psychology #clinical-psychology #research
what are the range of jobs for psychologists?
#helpmeout #psychology #psych #psychologist #clinical-psychology
How long does it take become a psychologist?
#helpmeoutplease #psychology #clinical-psychology
How do I get an internship my freshman year?
Everyone talks about them and how they're good to have but never how to get them or where to look for them. I want one as soon as possible. #psychology #clinical-psychology #internships
How do you ask an institution or professional for shadowing opportunities?
I am currently a college psychology student. There is a particular clinical institution that I would be interested in doing some shadowing at. My problem is that I'm not sure how to ask if shadowing opportunities are available when I have no prior relationship with the institution. My target institution does not list contact information for specific staff members. The only way I can contact them is by showing up at their location (which I am able to do), or by phone, which are typically for referrals (this institution mostly provides counseling services.) The reason I wish to shadow is to build a relationship with the institution to allow for a possible future internship. I also would like to experience what some of these professionals do on a day-to-day basis because I might end up liking this area of my major. How do I present myself as a desirable shadowing candidate when I'm going in cold? And how exactly do I ask for this type of opportunity? Thanks! #psychology #clinical-psychology #therapy #job-shadowing #networking #professional-development #career-planning #career-exploration #communication-skills
Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?
I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed. Sometimes I get so stressed out and anxious that I sleep in and skip class altogether. I'm a very busy person for my age; I'm a full-time college student, work 30 hours a week (give or take 5 hours), and on the weekends I spend time with my fiance and his daughter (as well as working 8 hours each day); sometimes I can find time to study during the weekend, but usually I'm too distracted. Because I use public transportation, I usually have to go straight to work after class, which leaves me not much time to study, let alone other basic things such as cooking, cleaning, exercise and personal hygiene. My weeks usually look like this: Monday and Tuesday: Wake up around 6:45-7, leave about 7:50, get to school 30 minutes early for my 9 am class; no work. Wednesday, Thursday: Same morning routine, but I leave class and go straight to work; Get home around 11pm. Friday: No class, but I go to work between 2-4 until 10:30pm. Saturday/Sunday: Wake up mid-morning, do some kind of activity with the kid, work until 9-10:30. I know that what I'm doing isn't impossible, so what key thing am I missing here that will help me manage my time better? All responses are greatly appreciated! #psychology #clinical-psychology #time-management #studying-tips #work-life-balance #psychotherapy #personal-development #habit-forming
What do you do if you're a senior in college and you still don't know what you want to do with your degree?
I have a bachelor's of science degree in psychology. I'm pretty hesitant about getting my masters for a couple of reasons. For one, I don't know what I want. And two, it's really expensive. I've looked at a lot of jobs, but nothing in this field is really catching my eye. I love to do research and would love to work as a lab assistant. #psychology #internships #clinical-psychology #internship #hospital #life-coach #clinical-research
is there a way to get a bachelor/master at the same time?
I want to study psychology but it takes a long time to get a ph.D #psychology #graduate-school #college-admissions #scholarships #clinical-psychology #school-counseling
What can be done with a BS in Psychology in terms of jobs without a masters degree?
I am a Psychology major. #career #psychology #career-choice #social-work #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy
What's the difference between a Ph. D and Psy. D?
Is one more valuable than the other in terms of finding a clinical psychologist job or making more money? Is one easier to get than the other? #psychology #clinical-psychology #phd #therapists
Does your personal life affect if you can be a Marriage counsellor or Family counsellor?
I'm interested in marriage/family counselling. I'm just wondering how important the quality of your own relationships are if you're helping others with their relationships? #psychology #therapy #clinical-psychology #family-therapy #personality #marriage-therapist
What the benefits of doing research as an undergraduate in college?
I am a junior in Queens College. #medicine #science #research #clinical-psychology -education
What is the difference between getting a master in counseling psychology and getting a masters in LCSW? What makes the two jobs different?
I am a Psychology major in Queens College. #psychology #social-work #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy #social-services
What social skills does a person have to have to be a psychologist?
Surely people in this profession have to have the right set of mind in order to help people but how does one prepare. #human-services #psychology #clinical-psychology #social #personal-development
Is it difficult to find jobs in Psychiatric Psychology?
I love the idea of working with the mentally insane, but is this career too unrealistic? #psychology #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy #neuropsychology #neuro #psychologists #insane #mentally
What can you do with a psychology major?
I am a psychology major. #psychology #college-major #college-admissions #clinical-psychology #mental-health
What are some good internships in New York City for a Criminal Justice & Psychology major
I am a dual major that wants to start building a productive resume. I am still undecided on what I career choice I want. However I still want to participate in as much activities to see which one I like best. #psychology #criminal-justice #law-enforcement #clinical-psychology
What if I made a typo on my college application?
Should I call attention to the typo if it's minor, like leaving out the word "the" or forgetting a period? Should I just keep the error? #college #psychology #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #clinical-psychology #college-applications #personal-statements
Should I go for a B.A. or B.S. in psychology?
I would like to be a clinical psychologist but I'm not sure which degree would be best for me. #psychology #clinical-psychology
What are the different types of careers for areas in psychology? Why are people interested in these jobs?
I'm super interested in psych. And I just want to know what a normal day is as a psychologist or any other career. #psychology #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy #cognitive-psychology
How do psychologist go about treating patients without it affecting themselves in the process?
As I want to become a clinical psychologists I wonder how people in this field keep themselves from being equally affected by a patient or research they are conducting. #psychology #clinical-psychology
How did you find a job in the field of psyhology after your first years in college?
As jobs in psychology are becoming more popular, it seems difficult to to actually find them. #clinical-psychology #psy
Which jobs can I apply for as a teenager?
Which jobs are most interesting? How old do you have to be to volunteer? #career #psychology #college-major #technology #internships #job-search #volunteering #clinical-psychology
What is the most difficult task a genetic counselor has to do?
I want to know the challenges about genetic counseling. #clinical-psychology #genetics