Career questions tagged counseling
How do I decide between getting a lcsw or lmhc/lpcc degree?
I have a BS in psychology and want to go back to school to work in the mental health field with the chronically mentally ill, as of now. It would be easier for me financially to get the counseling degree, but I know that the social work degree offers more variety in terms of careers, and it is possible I could change fields I want to work in.
Is working in the mental health field mentally taxing?
how mentally taxing is working in the mental health field.
when being psychiatrists for children how do you know when its customer confidentiality ?
i know when adults but with children do you talk to the parents about it or do you keep note and documents until something is serious .
As someone interested in psychology, and possibly going into a career as a therapist or counselor, is it challenging to take on so many other people's issues? Does that affect the non-working part of your life mentally or emotionally?
Currently a junior in high school Very interested in studying psychology at University
Why are counselors important when it comes to mental health?
My dream career is to be a mental health counselor. Mental health counselors talk to a patient and get to know the person, they do this so they can give advice or feedback that relates more to the patient and their struggles. Speaking from personal experience I have found that counseling does work when you let it and find the right person for you. Once you find the right counselor it's easier for you to talk about things and easier for you to start working on yourself and your struggles. I did counseling for 3 years straight and switched through a bunch of medications until I finally let counseling help me and started taking the things my counselor told me to heart, he told me to start finding things I enjoyed and using them as a release for my darkness that I battle with, and I'm proud to say I have done these things and I'm doing better than I have been in a long time. Mental health counselors can save lives.
Is it better to have an office in your house or to have an actual office you drive to?
Is it better to have an office in your house or to have an actual office you drive to?
why not make a career at home?
why do people think having a perfectional career is all people can do or want in life? to be honest I want to be a housewife I want to stay home and take care of my house and my baby because that is a job as well as all these other ones that were listed.
The Demand for High School Academic Counselors in 5 Years
As a high school academic counselor, you have likely witnessed massive layoffs of counselors during recessions such as the one during Covid-19. Simultaneously, most can agree that in California at least, there is a huge lack of academic counselors in comparison to students. Where do you see the demand for academic counselors in five years, and how easily do you think new graduates will be able to get internships/ a job?
Basics of Psychology?
Is a psychology based job more interesting than psychology classes in college? How do psychology centered jobs generally pay? Is there any big flaws with your occupation that you wish you could eliminate?
What is the work environment like for a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist??
Hi! I'm interested in this career and was wondering what the environment for this job would specifically be like (place, dress, workload, pace)?
Why did you decide to go into psychology?
I want to go into psychology but I'm not sure which field.
Is it mentally challenging to be a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist?
Hi! One of the careers that I am interested in is a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist. I was wondering if while working and helping others who may have issues with their mental health, also takes a toll on your mental health. What do you do to maintain a good head space while working in this career?
How hard is it to stay motivated and mentally healthy as a Psychologist ?
Is being in the mental health field difficult at times ? If so, why ? Also, what are some good ways to prepare yourself for that kind of work on a daily basis ?
Difficulties becoming a psychiatrist...?
What difficulties might one face in trying to become a psychiatrist? How might they overcome them?
Sub-fields of Psychiatry...
While researching the career field, I found out that there are sub-fields of psychiatry. I am aware of the following: - Addiction Psychiatry - Geriatric Psychiatry - Pediatric Psychiatry - Neuropsychiatry What do these sub-fields mean? Are there other sub-fields I should be aware of? How does one get into these fields?
A few questions about becoming a psychiatrist...
What are some of the challenges a new employee might face as a psychiatrist? What were some challenges you had to face during your initial weeks at the company and how did you overcome them? What are the parts of the job that are not commonly talked about or considered taboo?
What are good places to start looking into being a therapist and what are things I can do to start preparing to take this career path in high school?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am interested in becoming a therapist, but don't know exactly where to start research or how to become prepared. Thank you!
What training/education was required to become a psychologist, and what do you do as a psychologist?
Questions about the psychology field
Can you become a career counselor without having a degree in social work/human services/counseling?
I like the idea of helping people figure out what they want to do as a way of giving back. I would also like to help them write resumes, cover letters, develop interview skills, etc. But know that I'm not going to get a degree in social work/human services/counseling. Other than CareerVillage, what options exist for me?
What is it like to be a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)?
What is it like to be a licensed professional counselor (LPC)? Any advice on the career? Is it a rewarding job? Do you get burnout from hearing other people's problems?
What are some things you expreince first hand in a hospital by just being a psychologist
What are some of the things you will see? what about cases you might deal with? how will you deal with them? How do i know this is right for me??
Why did you choose to be a psychiatrist?
As much as i desire to help, I get stuck not understanding if the only thing i'm truly interested in is understanding the mind and how it works. Would i be able to thrive in a profession that deals with helping people more then just dealing with medical aspects? Do you have any suggestions for me?
What inspired you to become a good counselor also how much do you get paid for doing your job?
Counselling is something that i thought of doing but never really thought about taking it as a career job. Can you tell me when first started off as a counselor was u nervous about it ?
How can college student support programs adapt to overcome the changes of the pandemic?
As we are in a pandemic, students who are still enrolled are in need of support now more than ever. Support programs need to reach out and help as many students as they can beyond their offices. #studentsupport #counseling #academicadvice
What qualities do you look for in a friend or coworker?
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what are the duties for a psychiatrist ? do you work on the weekends? what do you like least about your work?
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what training and education is needed to succeeded to be a counselor
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how can i practice before i get started in my career
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What is the most challenging part of being a psychologist?
I am interested in becoming a counseling psychologist, and I would love to be prepared of what I'm expecting in the future! #clinical-psychology #psychology #counseling