Career questions tagged therapist
what does a typical day look like as a marriage and family therapist ?
trying to learn more about being a family and marriage therapist
How do I know if I should pursue my MSW?
How do I know if I should pursue my MSW? I’m early in my career and work in marketing, and I dislike the corporate 9-5 culture. I want to find more meaningful work that suits my soft skills better. Mental health has always been of importance to me and I want to be more people-centered, and honestly I would enjoy the prospect of working remotely or having my control over my schedule as well. I’m trying to find something I will enjoy long-term. For more context, I had also considered ESL teaching (i didnt enjoy lesson planning or public speaking) and also copywriting (i didnt want to turn a hobby into an occupation) so I kept going back to this. My own therapist even told me to look into social work as an option, and I’ve been doing some research ever since. She knows I worry about being stuck in something once I choose to pursue it. I was initially confident about this decision to go back to school and I have the support to do so, but after some recent conversations, I fear burn-out and having a stressful/large caseload once I’m in it. I would love any insight into this, what should go into my decision making, what to be aware of, etc. Thank you! (Edit: I already have my Bachelors. This would be a career change. And when I say pursuing my MSW I specifically mean going the clinical route and receiving my LCSW.)
How do I best prepare myself to practice psychotherapy in a specialized field?
I want to practice psychotherapy, but specifically for children. What field of psychology would this fall under? What do I need to study? Is it possible to specialize? I am a college freshman.
What type of careers can I focus on with Public Health as my major and how many years would I need to become an occupational therapist Is it very difficult? ?
What type of careers can I focus on with Public Health as my major and how many years would I need to become an occupational therapist? Is it very difficult?
What is the hardest challenge mentally a therapist has to face in Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
I am a senior in High School who wants to pursue Pediatric OT. I see a lot of pros about the career but being aware of the cons is also crucial.
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
I am some one perusing an education in exercise science and plan to do further schooling and become a physical therapist. Are there any known PT facilities that offer good internships for the summer? Additionally, I am currently getting my personal training certification and was wondering if there are any tips for doing personal training along with managing time with school? #Spring25
I live in Nashville TN and went to Hume-Fogg high school. I played softball at Cumberland University for 3 semesters and am now transferring to UTC as a second semester sophomore. Ive been to Elite Physiotherapy and Results Physiotherapy for injuries in the past.
What kind of questions are on the LPC (to become a licensed therapist) and how can I better prepare myself as a current college student for this exam?
I am about to start my bachelors in the Fall. I understand that I have a long way to go before needing to take the exam, but I want to get a better understanding and work on preparing myself over the years. Being a therapist is all I have ever wanted.
As a marriage and family therapist, does it take a lot of mental stability? Also, how much are you home?
As someone who is ver courious and is doing a project for my sophomore year, I feel like this would be very helpful.
I want to become a marriage and family therapist. Are there any tips or advice I should know, or anything helpful?
I am doing a high school project, and any information would be very helpful and appreciated.
What would you say is the most important thing to remember when studying for a major in Psychology?
I am a high school senior getting ready to graduate and I am planning on studying Psychology, it would be great to know tips from people who have studied this. thanks!
What could I expect in the average day as a mental health therapist?
I'm interested in a career, and I will be attending college for a degree in psychology. Currently, I am interested in becoming a therapist but I'm not sure what to expect.
I want to be a therapist, but I am having doubts.
I want to be a therapist, but is the pay good enough? Is it a fulfilling profession? I wanted to be a psychiatrist, but I didn't want to go through med school. Is it that hard to get a doctoral degree? Also, how do I know what type of therapist I want to be, if at all?
What is the daily schedule for an Art Therapist?
What is the daily schedule for an Art Therapist?
How do you get referrals from other doctors or peers as a LCP/counselor/art therapist ?
Hello! This is a follow up question, but for background I am enrolling in a Maters program that will allow me to graduate with credentials to be certified as an LCP with a focus in art therapy. I would love to one day open private practice as well to offer art therapy. I’m curious how you establish and maintain referrals from other doctors or contacts who will suggest your practice to clients. Specifically, how are these connections made? What does this partnership entail? Why would others be incentivized to recommend your practice? What are they getting out of it? Thank you in advance for any guidance! I really hope to understand this amazing career!
How to become an ABA therapist?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become an ABA therapist? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How did you set up your private practice?
Enrolling for my MA in counseling/art therapy and I think I would like to have a private practice one day. Can you tell me the steps you took to get yours set up? Has it been successful? Do you do private pay, insurance, both? Do you have a “niche” ?
What was your experience getting your 1st art therapy job?
Art therapists: (especially those in NJ) what was getting your first job like? Did you use art in your practice after graduation? Was it hard to find a job? I am switching careers after a decade in fashion design.
What advice do you have for how to prep myself for the graduate admissions process, entering the world/field of specialized psychology, what steps I might not have thought of to prepare myself to go back to school ?
I got my undergraduate degree in 2017 for Drama/Business management and have been working as a performer and in admin roles. I am currently hoping to get my masters in counseling psychology to become a family and sex therapist. I'm open to thoughts on programs and any general advice. Thank you in advance!
How can an MBBS graduate become a licensed therapist without pursuing a full psychology degree like a Bachelor’s or Master’s?
I’m currently in medical school and passionate about becoming a therapist, not a psychiatrist. I’ve learned that an MPhil in Clinical Psychology is a direct path, but I’m worried I may not meet the eligibility requirements, as most programs require a strong foundation in psychology. Are there alternative pathways for MBBS graduates to transition into therapy while minimizing time spent on additional degrees? Any guidance on how to proceed would be deeply appreciated!
so basically hello! my name is isabella I am 15 years old and I'm trying to aspire my dream of being a child therapist or a school counselor or just working with kids in general, maybe even being a social worker, I'm not sure but this is a career I'm talking about, I'm really serious about wanting this my grades aren't really good I need to put more effort and now that I'm 15 I'm starting to see things slightly differently I just need some tips for maybe before I turn 18? I want to start setting up my future but I know I really need advice on being a child therapist so if anyone has any advice please send some out. thankyouu!
tips? pleaseeeee and thank you!
What's the difference between a therapist and a psychologist?
I am curious to know the difference between the two types of occupations. I want to know the differences to see which job I would like to work in.
What education and skills does it take to become a therapist?
I’ve been wanting to become a tharapist to help people with there problems
What education is required to become an art or music therapist? What does a typical day look like in these fields?
I was wondering what education is required to become a music or art therapist. Is there a scholarship available for either? Also, would it be possible to combine both into one experience and can you only do one at a time? I would like to do both at the same time because I like both art and music and find it interesting that I can use things that I love to help other people.
How am I able to be in the nfl and or be a therapist?
I am 13 and my hopes and dreams are to be in the nfl but if that doesn’t work what education does it take to become a therapist.
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!