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David Slay

community / clinical psychologist (retired)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations - Community and Social Service Occupations
Seal Beach, California
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Dora Nov 14, 2025 414 views

What steps should I take now as a Human Services student to prepare for a future career supporting veterans as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker #Fall25?

I am a Human Services student and my goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker so I can work with veterans who face mental health challenges. I want to know what skills, experience, or opportunities I should focus on now while I’m still in school. Any guidance will help me plan my path.

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Avery Apr 18, 2025 436 views

What’s one thing every adult should understood about children’s mental health ?

I'm a high school senior and will be attending college to major in psychology. My long-term goal is to one day become a child psychologist.

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Amanda Apr 10, 2025 1342 views

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!

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Regina Mar 31, 2025 656 views

Any advice for someone who is starting college in the fall with a psychology major?

I'm a 18 years old who is starting college in the fall of 2025, the major I choose was psychology, but most of my family thinks that I should change it, because it might be challenging,

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Joel Oct 09, 2024 1058 views

what are interns useful for?

grade level 12.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Nov 07, 2024 1856 views

How to become a psychotherapist?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a psychotherapist?

Note: Given the growing interest in the mental health field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.

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Niloofar Sep 07, 2024 1301 views

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...

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Madhuvanti Mar 28, 2024 1614 views

What options i have after doing Majors in Psychology and Minor as International relations?

I am doing BA in liberal arts with major as psychology and minor subject as international relations. interested in design and Artificial intelligence too.Loves writing.
I am open to study abroad out of India but don't prefer USA can you suggest best universities in Europe?

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Milan Oct 11, 2023 1493 views

What does a regular/average work day?

When you're a psychologist you help people with their mental health. How do you know when you've helped someone too much or you're just doing your job? I feel like the mental toll from being a psychologist would affect your own mental health greatly and I want to know how to balance the job and...

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Adilay Sep 28, 2023 916 views

what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?

Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?

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Britney Sep 25, 2023 1881 views

What are the steps to become a psychiatrist after high school?

Right now I think I should to major in neuroscience, and then apply to med school. However Im not sure if thats the best way to go to ensure I get my PHD in psychiatry and then become a Psychiatrist. Honestly I am lost and would love some help going over the process/steps.

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Ethan Jun 15, 2023 699 views

how can I find the right job for me?

I want to be a therapist for mental health and I want to be a person that does hair makeup and nails. I suffer from mental health and i want to help people with the same problems as me

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Jose Mar 20, 2023 771 views

how does assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders work?

Psychiatrists

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Aniyah Mar 27, 2023 643 views

How do you take in very triggering information from a patient and remain calm through it all?

I would like so be a sociologist and open a foster home.

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Alexander Oct 12, 2022 2111 views

Who or What made you want to pursue a career path in Psychology?

Being in the mental health field seems like a very fulfilling yet intimidating career to follow through with, I've always been very passionate about helping others and would like to know others' viewpoints or reasons.

Dani’s Avatar
Dani Nov 07, 2022 780 views

Is it hard to leave the children if necessary?

Is it hard to leave the children after a bond is made? How do you go about it knowing they may not be happy or safe?

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Trenity Oct 11, 2022 4037 views

Psychiatrist career ladder...

What are the steps ( in chronological order) to becoming a psychiatrist? I understand that one must achieve a bachelor's degree, go to med-school, and complete a residency, but I am not sure what order these steps should be taken in.

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Kadija Jun 17, 2022 1457 views

Who are some of the worlds greatest psychologist with great theories?

What are some of their collected works? For example your favorites.

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laura Apr 08, 2022 752 views

does working with kid affect your mental health

like when you are working with kids who have had a bad past does it ever affect you really bad

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diana Nov 08, 2021 1837 views

what are the duties for a psychiatrist ? do you work on the weekends? what do you like least about your work?

#counseling #child-psychology #clinical-psychology #psychology

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Eshmeet Aug 05, 2021 1381 views

career in psychology?

I'm doing BA in Psychology and want to pursue further studies in this field. I want proper guidance about the steps to become a counselor and a clinical psychologist. #psychology #clinical-psychology #counseling #child-psychology #relationshipexpert #psychologist

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Briana Mar 24, 2021 921 views

Do you have any advice for someone entering the mental health industry as an undergraduate?

Hello there. I am looking to enter into the mental health field and was looking for any advice or shared experiences you might have. I am currently trying to receive my A.A. and then transfer to my desired university for Psychology. #mental-health #mental-health-counseling

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Aiyana Oct 27, 2020 852 views

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 #mental-health-counseling

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lesly Jan 11, 2019 1416 views

what was the biggest struggle to become a psychologist?

# #psychology #clinical-psychology #counseling #child-psychology #psychiatry

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Amanpreet Jul 29, 2020 1199 views

What could be the options for students completeing Mental Health and addictions diploma?

#JULY #mental-health-counseling #JULY20 #health #mental-health #JULY2020 #hospital-and-health-care

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Melodie Dec 16, 2019 1166 views

• What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter this field?

#college #psychology #counseling psychologist #clinical-psychology #child-psychology #college-major

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Anastasia Sep 08, 2019 1206 views

why do people leave the counseling field?

#psychology #career-counseling #counselor #child-psychology

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Aimaya Sep 25, 2019 1713 views

What are the negatives to being a Psychologist?

#psychology #psychiatry #counseling #child-psychology

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Aimaya Sep 25, 2019 1077 views

What are some problems that you tend to deal with in Psychology?

#psychology #psychiatry #child-psychology #clinical-psychology