Career questions tagged therapists


How to become a better test taker when going from an undergrad program right into a doctorate program?
What helps one person succeed may not be the best way for you to succeed so its important to find your own ways. #Spring25

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.

I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?
I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?

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.

What is the best way to become an art therapist with a BA in Studio Art?
I have a BA in Studio Art from CSULA, and I would like to go back to school to become an Art Therapist. With that said, does anyone know if it's better to go to a school that has an Art Therapy graduate program or would it be more advantageous to get into a Masters program for clinical psychology?

What are the first topics cover in art therapy ?
I am thinking of going for psychology but I adore arts–SOS!

How can information technology enhance therapy for individuals?
Therapy is extremely important in today's society as we strive to support people's mental health. Additionally, information technology plays a significant role in our modern world. The combination of therapy and technology could lead to a breakthrough in helping individuals improve their mental well-being.

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.

As a PMH what words would you use to best describe your day ?
I'm doing a research project around a career I am interested in, and want to know more.

Where can I begin looking for experience related to psychology online?
Any advice welcome!

How can I become an Occupational Therapist?
Can I become an Occupational Therapist with a degree in rehabilitation science?

What Are The Requirements For Being A Massage Therapist ?
The reason I’m asking that question is because I want to take a massage therapist class at Harper and I was wondering if there are any requirements for me to take in order to get my degree

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?

Where should an undergraduate psychology student look for an internship/job experience?
I would like to become a sports psychologist and work with collegiate athletes. In order to accomplish this, I need to earn a master's and doctorate degree. I'm not sure where to start with work experience though.

How long does it take to be a Therapist out of college?
I wanted to help people but I also wanted to follow my own limits.

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.

How do I get into a good collge for phsychology?
I am determined to pursue a career in psychology and need guidance. I am in high school and plan to graduate early and attend college. I'm just not quite sure how to get there.

What is the most difficult skill of being a therapist?
Hi i'm a freshman and I am interested in becoming a therapist.

What is the hardest thing as a therapist?
I’m 13, and I live in Arizona, I want to know what’s the pros and cons about being a therapist, because I like to help people and want people to fix their situations, and I’m not sure if i will be able to pursue that career. if there are any currently/retired working therapists out there can you let me know by telling me what’s the pros and cons of being one and if it’s not that easy being a therapist and what kind of schooling do I need to be a therapist? And is it worth the time and money to get into being a therapist?

is a therapist/counselor different than a psychologist?
what are the differences if they are not the same thing?

What takes to become an art therapist? Does it really many years?
(Please list everything you can) (ex: majors, tests, years, etc)

What would you say is your success rate for family therapy? Is there a set approach for every situation to some degree or do you come up with a different tactic for every unique situation?
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just a question but?
what is it like being a psychiatrist/ counselor I want to be one but I'm scared and i don'r know if i can handle the stress and emotional toll how do some of you guys handle it

how long does it take to become a Art therapist?
Im interested in the mental health and the arts i have been really thinking about becoming art therapist but i don't know how long it will take and degree?

How difficult is an art therapy masters?
I'm a freshman in college and have already taken my first art therapy course, as well as some arts and psychologies.

How do I get over shyness ?
I’m constantly scared to do anything cause I’m scared of rejection I’ll do it so much that I end up hurting myself not meaning to and in some situations I’m not afraid of rejection it’s more like I’m just scared of how people will react im scared of what theyll say

do you have to be great at math and overall really smart to study psychology,?
im really worried that i wont be smart enough to study psychology but i really wanna study it in order to help people in the future and see people getting better because its my dream but sometimes i see some people saying you have to be extremly smart in every subject in school in order to study psychology.