Career questions tagged counseling-psychology
How did you decide in pursuing as a psychologist or LCSW despite the lack of career options at the start or struggles?
Hello I am a junior in high school currently in a program where I am getting my associate arts degree (A.A) when I graduate. I’ve been interested in psychology. As I been doing research since the end of sophomore year. I’m currently undecided whether pursuing as a psychologist or a LCSW as I heard it is far less limiting in the field than a psychologist. As it’s more accessible for patients to go to a LCSW and better to be in a private practice. But I’m not sure because I love psychology. However I would want to be able to have a career that I am passionate about and is a stable job (money wise). I plan to do more school after a bachelors to be able to be a psychologist. I’m just worried that I won’t be able to find a job after bachelors to help sustain myself while being in grad school,etc. It’s just lots of worries about that and for paying it all back after doing more school. I need advice or help if anyone is currently a psychologist or in the career field of psychology/lcsw. Or if you were in my position before!!
What are some of the biggest misconception about the psychology field? Did it affect your decision to further pursue your career? #fall25
I'm struggling with the fact to pursue my dream of going into psychology. Even though it fascinates me, I still want to make the right decision on choosing my major. #fall25
How are you able to connect to patients on a personal level and offer the right advice? Do you often speak from experience?
I want to become a psychologist in order to help people with their problems, so I want to understand how you are able to form a thorough understanding of their situations. #Fall25
As a college student, how can I best prepare for a career as a counselor or therapist?? #Fall25
I want to be a therapist and I am currently in my 1st year of college.
How can I get my foot in the door to be a psychologist?
I have my CNA license and is now in the process of getting my pharmacy technician license.
How to help those that don' t realize they're the problem?
How do you approach patients who are in therapy but appear to be the problem in most circumstnces they open up to you about? How do you admit this to them and assist them in actually understanding it? I've heard things about therapists who encourage their patients and motivate them to stand firm in themselves when to the rest of the world they are the issue.
What are the general skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology?
Doing a research project, answer's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Is pursuing a career as a Psychiatrist right for me?
Hello there! I am currently a junior in high school. I am very passionate about psychology and would love to become a psychiatrist in the future. I have almost all As and A pluses, including an A in my AP Psychology class. The only problem is, I struggle in math and currently have a C- in my Trigonometry class. I am one class advanced from the average Junior course. Is it essential for me to do well in my math classes to become a Psychiatrist? I am very creative, but math has always been more difficult for me. To those Psychiatrists or Psychologists out there, do you think I have what it takes to pursue a PhD in Psychology or should I shoot for something more attainable? Also to those Psychiatrists out there, what is your work-life balance like? Is it achievable to have quality time with your family outside of work? Thank you for your time!
For those who have entered the professional world as therapists/counselors, have you had a particularly difficult time managing your empathic side when faced with clients' emotions #Spring25?
I cry at the drop of a hat but have heard that training/educational courses help manage this. I wonder at my effectiveness if I have a hard time separating my emotions from those I might counsel.
How do you help clients open up with you when starting counseling sessions with you ?
Counseling is extremely dependent on the client seeking help. How do you help make sure the client feels safe to share their issues and not hide them?
Which Psychology Positions are best suited for someone with experience with battered women who experiencing abuse #Spring25?
I've worked with my community park district for ten years and always had the passion to help Battered women but since I didn't have a degree in Psychology my park district wouldn't let me apply, so I decided to go to college and get my degree in Science and Psychology now graduating is approaching it's now time to start searching for my dream organization to join and join other like-minded coworkers helping other Women. #Spring25
Is it possibly to get internships with psychologists If so then how? ?
I would like to become a psychologist and potentially a psychiatrist, is there any advice or tips that could help through my journey?
How hard would it be to move into a career like occupational therapy with a major in Psychology?
What other career paths are there for a psychology major besides counseling or therapy?
What advice do you have for an incoming Clinical Mental Health grad student?
I am a 24 yo F that will be attending SMU this Fall to pursue a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am interested in working with adolescents and/or adults, but am having a hard time narrowing it down. I would love to receive advice about grad school, navigating practicum/internships, and what it's like being an LPC-A after graduation. #Spring25
How did you figure out what area of psychology you wanted to pursue?
As someone who's planning on majoring in psychology, I've been struggling to decide which area I'm most interested in. How did you decide which area would be better for you?
What is the most challenging part about being a clinical psychologist?
I am 20 years old and getting closer to graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I am having trouble with choosing one specific field to enter, but I am leaning more towards clinical psychology. Need some advice!
How do internships work? #Spring25
How do you get them? Is it just like applying for a job? And are most of them unpaid? In terms of clinical psychology, what would having an internship looks like? #Spring25
How can I help narrow down what field of psychology I want to get in to ?
I'm a freshman in college right now, and I'm still deciding if I want to specialize in clinical psychology.
What will the career demand be in the next ten years for therapist?
Need guidance for child career choice
How do psychology majors handle the criticism surrounding their degree in university? #Spring25
I always hear a lot of negative things when it comes to psychology majors, how is that handled?
What are the most critical skills/knowledge in psychology (in general) and clinical psychology (psychotherapist)?
I just want to ask anyone who graduated with a psychology major or is working in the psychology field (any area of psychology; it does not need to be a psychologist or psychotherapist) what skills/knowledge you think are the most essential in this field. In terms of skills, can you suggest any ways to practice that skill or any software, programs, etc?
What are common workplaces for music therapists? Is your job stressful? What is your favorite part about your job?
I am 21 years old and I am thinking of going into music therapy because I love music and helping people. I want to do something in the health field, hopefully mental health. What places do you work/used to work? Is the job overall stressful? What do you like most about it?
How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of counseling school age children without falling apart?
Hi there, I am currently completing my second/last internship for my Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. My internship last year was with adults with acute and chronic mental illness. This year, I landed a last-minute placement with a nonprofit organization that places graduate Interns in schools. I am placed at an elementary school as a school counselor, however, I have never worked with school-age children in any capacity. I have a brief experience as a preschool assistant and have taken multiple developmental psych classes. The nature of the internship is going to be very hands-off (me doing everything from ground zero) from asking for consent forms to pulling students out of classrooms for a session which is putting me in a vulnerable place. I am not a very assertive individual. How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of this new experience without falling apart? P.S. I am expected to begin next week. Thank you!
What do I need to learn for psychology school ?
I need to go to school for psychology school
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.
Any good and affordable colleges abroad for a Masters in Psychology in English with scholarships and good stay-back policies?
I'm looking for something within the field of clinical or counselling Psychology
How could I possibly shadow or contribute to my mentoring?
I have found a mentor that is a professor and a social worker with her own practice. When we first met we discussed things I could do, such as research and just asking questions in general, one of her suggestions was to shadow, but we were both concerned about the ethical dilemmas that would form as I am a highschool student although I do dual psychology classes at college which technically made me a college student. Many college students shadow professionals in the mental health field because they are studying that field, would this make it more acceptable if I were to shadow my mentor while obviously following HIPAA laws, ethical concerns, and getting the patients okay.
1. What steps would I have to take in order to get my certification to become a correction officer? 2. How should I go about studying for psychology?
1. Do I have to go through a academy like officers or can I take online classes to get a certain certificate? 2. Can I do my own reseach or should I go by the books when it comes to statistics and experimental psychology?
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?