Career questions tagged counseling
How do I become a mental health therapist?
Hi! I'm currently in high school but I want to become a mental health therapist preferably working with children. What steps do I need to get there? I also don't really understand all the license names (LMHC, LPC, LCPC, etc.) From what I understand which isn't much I want to be a LMHC but can someone please explain these as well as the steps I need to take to get there? Thank you!
How much do career coaches cost ?
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Does this course rigor look strong for college? How many dual enrollment course should I take, and what AP? For a science major.
I’m going to be a senior in High School, I have straight A’s and have taken honors classes since ninth grade. I’ve only taken AP language so far, and I think I will only take AP Human Geography next year. I will also take dual enrollment classes. How many dual enrollment classes should I take? *I want to be a science major* Keep in mind that I go to a private school with 10 AP options including -AP psych which I can’t take because of scheduling conflicts -AP Biology (our only AP science) - AP stats, US history, Government and politics, macroeconomics, art
What jobs can I work on that will help me get into and prepare for mental health counseling or clinical psychology graduate school?
I have a bachelor's degree in sociology and I'm looking for a mental health or psychology-related entry-level job where I can learn and that will help me have a better chance at getting into grad school. I am particularly interested in counseling psychology, talk therapy. I see a lot of behavioral technician jobs around, not a lot of mental health technician jobs. What would someone in the field suggest?
How can I best prepare myself for working in the world of counseling?
Just graduated high school. Going to major in psychology next academic year in university. I am really interested in counseling and as I continue studying I will be able to figure out how to narrow down what kind of counseling I want my focus to be. I want to be doing things outside of school that will also be helping me to prepare for the counseling world. Any suggestions? Thank you!
What college courses are recommended for a Psychology major??
I am interested in child-psychology/social work but would like to work in underserved communities.
Can I become a therapist with a CTAA certification?
I would like to Counselling and Therapy but I would like to know if there are other pathways than getting a degree.
I am interested in being a psychologist. I work best in an environment with a chance to work one on one or alone, with a nice routine, and knowing what my responsibilities are for my work. Is this a good fit for me ?
I have already gotten responses on my last question that think psychology is a good choice so I'm wondering if it's still true with new information.
As a freshman in high school, how can I gain working experience for psychology?
I take core classes in school, and outside of school I work alongside a non-profit organization to help cure depression
What are the benefits of becoming a California Certified Wellness Coach?
Seems like a great pathway to start making positive changes while I finish earning my psychology degree. http://cawellnesscoach.org/
How can I unlock my inner potential ?
I'ma good listener, I care so much and always give advice on how to handle emotional, relationship problems
What are the qualifications of pursuing accounting ?
What grade do i need yo pursue a course in counseling
How do you learn about your educational journey when looking at careers?
for example I am interested in prosthetics
What degrees do I need to become a psychologist?
I am a junior in high school and I really wanna pursue psychology to help others better understand their mental illnesses and make them know they aren't alone.
What is the subject requirement for someone who wants to go into career counseling as a career?
What is the subject requirement for someone who wants to go into career counseling as a career?
Is there a downside to addiction counseling that is not openly talked about?
Besides obviously having difficult days with people who are going through very emotional times, are there any catches to the profession people do not discuss?
What are things to help me become a therapist?
What are some challenges that come when trying to become a therapist? What classes can I take now in high school to help me develop the skills of a therapist?
Would it be smarter to pursue two master's?
I want to be a substance abuse counselor, and I've heard that I can get a masters in both psychology or social work. Would it be smarter to just get one of those or do both? If so am I able to do it at the same time?
Are the people within the counseling field welcoming/friendly
Coming from a socially anxious person it is hard to socialize with new people.
What challenges can be encountered being a substance abuse counselor?
Junior in high-school interested in counseling
What is the number one way to pass your college classes?
yep this is really stupid now that I am done
What should I do to work in law and psychology?
I have seen both. Criminal and forensic. Psychology what’s better to work with people
Is Counseling and Therapy The Same?
My Name is Emily and I want to be a Marriage/Family Therapist One Day. I was just wondering if counseling and Therapy are the same because I am having trouble comparing and Contrasting the two.
Can I work on independent research while not being a high school student?
My country’s academic system is different than the US. So, I have already graduated and I’m 18 still not in university, but I really want to do an independent research project and try to get it published somewhere. Is it possible or legitimate for me to do it on my own without teachers or help and use this project as an activity for my college application? It’s actually a passion project and not to make my application look good, however, I have seen that most of these are done with mentors and such and I don’t have one available and I am unsure on where and how I could find one. I wouldn’t need a lab because it’s for a psychology social research, I would just need people to answer a few questions I would formulate on a form and I would go from there.
Is there anything a psychiatrist would tell someone interested in being a psychiatrist?
Is there anything that you wish someone had told you before you decided to become a psychiatrist? Is there anything that might potentially deter anyone from becoming a psychiatrist?
What do you need to major in to become a psychiatrist?
I've wanted to become a psychiatrist for a while now but I don't know how I would start. Would it be something like premed?
what is the amigdala?
why does the amygdala control so much of the emotional aspects??
What are recommended schools that offer online programs for a masters in counseling?
Preferably seeking colleges that are highly accredited and easy to get scholarships for.
What classes and personal skills should I be focused on during my high school years in hopes of becoming an addiction counselor/ Therapist?
I am in 11th grade and live in Richmond Ohio. I am extremely passionate about exploring and understanding the human mind and emotions and have been through addiction many times.