Career Questions tagged Mental Health Counseling

What are you favorite coping mechanisms for anxiety?
I am a soon to be college undergraduate - graduate! I am majoring in Psychology at CSUMB. I am very interested in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology. I have aspirations to get my Masters degree as well as a PhD. #mental-health-counseling...

What is a good way for undergraduates to gain experience in therapy or mental health counseling?
I'm interested in pursuing a career in therapy or mental health counseling, perhaps in schools, but want to know what the experience is like before applying for graduate school in these areas. #health #mental-health-counseling...

What type of college courses do mental health counselors take?

What does a typical day look like now for a mental health counselor?
I'm interested in becoming a mental health counselor and I want to know more from experienced counselors. #mental-health #counselor #health #therapists...

Whats the most rewarding part about being a mental health counselor?

If i wanna be a mental health counselor does it affect my mental health in anyway or has it affected you in any way being a counselor?
Im in highschool. Im in the 11th grade. #mental-health-counseling #counselor #mental-health #health...

Does personal experience in mental health issues help being a mental health counselor. Or you just need an understating in all issues and solutions on how to "fix" them and help cope mechanisms.
Open minded, helpful, wise, observant, and honest...

What types of mental health counselors and therapists are there?
I want to be a therapist and help people with their mental health. I'm good at communicating and I'm emotionally intelligent. #mental-health-counseling #mental-health #public-health #hospital-and-health-care #health...

What are a few entry level job titles you can apply for with a psychology degree and an interest in the mental health industry?
I am a recent graduate and my two strongest skills are facilitating and leadership. #mental-health #mental-health-counseling #public-health #health #july20...

Is it true that after BSc nursing we can get into MBBS with relaxation of 1 year?
I had done bsc nursing I want to enhance my edaucation in health department #health #mental-health-counseling #community #health #hospital-and-health-care #therapy...


Which major is easier to apply PhD for international students, clinical psychology or mental health nursing?
I have a B.S. in Nursing and Psychology, and a M.S. in Neuroscience. I want to do a clinical expertise in mental health. And I think these two majors are helpful for me to achieve my goal. I know it's tough for international students to apply this year. I hope you guys could give me any...
#july20 #hospital-and-health-care #mental-health-counseling #clinical


What would be a beneficial minor next to a psychology major?
I want to be a child psychologist one day, but some schools I plan to apply for require a minor. I want to be able to help individuals and have thought about opening a mental health store. This makes me wonder if business might be a good minor. #university #psychology #majors-and-minors...

What are appropriate steps that future counselors should take when working with clients online?
With social media and other online resources being on the rise, if a client prefers online-counseling versus counseling that is face-to-face, what steps should a counselor take in order to establish a professional client-counselor relationship that is online? #mental-health-counseling...

What are the differences between the work a pyschiatrist does and the work a psychologist does
I have interest in being a psychologist or psychiatrist but I am bit fuzzy on the difference between the two. #medicine #pyschology #pysch #pyschologist #mental-health-care #mental-health #clincial-mental-health...

What are the differences between the work a pyschiatrist does and the work a psychologist does
I have interest in being a psychologist or psychiatrist but I am bit fuzzy on the difference between the two. #medicine #pyschology #pysch #pyschologist #mental-health-care #mental-health #clincial-mental-health...

If I want to become a Clinical Psychologist, what can I do early on in order to get my foot in the door?
Currently, I work as a Behavioral Therapist. Would this be a good way to get my foot into the clinical aspect of the psychology field? #clinicalpsychology #psychology...

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...

If I major in research and experimental psychology would I be able to create psychological programs (international, local, etc.)?
I was told I could be able to create psychological programs, for example a program for children suffering from ptsd, but was not told specifically what to study or how to do so. I would truly like to have this a future career option and would like to know how I would be able to achieve it....
#psychology #college-major #mental-health-counseling #career

Need career guidance for a counseling career
I am a currently a sophomore marketing major. My own experience with mental health makes me want to inspire others and help them live happily. I hope to apply for mental health counseling, family and relationship therapist, social work master (even to a phd counseling psychology.) My...
#psychology #social-work #career-counseling #career #mental-health-counseling #education #counseling #life-coach

What do I need in order to be a mental health counselor? Degree? Steps?
I am interested in this career because I like socializing with people as well as advising others when needed. Additionally I chose to focus on mental health because it has always interested me. #mental-health...

As an opinion, does clinical psychology rely more on the people to people aspect; being able to read patients and listen to their problems, or the scientific, neurological aspect?
I am wondering if I have a possible future in clinical psychology and would like more experienced opinions on what this entails. #psychology #mental-health #mental-health-counseling...

What do counseling psychologists do?
I am a psychology major in college #psychology #mental-health...

is social work worth it?
Im currently a junior in high school and i want a career in Mental Heath social work for kids specifically but any age is fine. I curious how i should go about it with colleges. Also if its worth it, i understand that the pay isnt he best but is the personal satisfaction enough? Im thinking od...
#social-work #social #mental-health-counseling #mental-health #college

How do I get experience towards being a Therapist/counseling with only a BA in Psychology?!
I'm saving money for graduate school, I'm about to get my BA this 2017 Spring and I can't find any experience towards my field of study being a licensed professional counselor. #therapy #therapists #counseling-psychology #mental-health-counseling...

How difficult is it to keep yourself from becoming emotionally drained as a psychologist?
I have always been an empath, and I love nothing more than to talk people through their problems and help in any way I can. Sometimes, though, I find myself almost "absorbing" the negative emotions and energies in the people I'm talking with. I want to become a professional psychologist, most...
#psychology #empathy #therapy #mental-health-counseling #work-life-balance #neuroscience #mental-health #counseling

Is there better job security for secular counselors than there is for Christian counselors?
I want to be a counselor, but I am unsure of which route to take that will be more beneficial. #psychology #counselor #counseling #clinical-psychology #life-coach #counseling-psychology #mental-health-counseling...