How would one go into Psychology to become somewhat of a therapist?

I would recommend that you begin studying Psychology at the college level to determine how interested you are in pursuing it as a career. Most colleges offer a wide variety of different types of Psych classes, which is helpful in figuring out which aspect you are most passionate about. Should you decide to pursue it as a career, you will most likely need further education as there are a variety of levels- You can get a PsyD (which is essentially a Psychology PhD), which takes the most time but will make you a licensed Psychologist. You can also decide to get a Masters and take more of a Therapist route. There's so many options out there, it really just depends what type of Psychology you end up being interested in. Good luck!

You could basically try taking Psychology first to familiarize yourself with the concepts and theories on human behavior. Once you're there, determine which field you would like to specialize in, as there are several to choose from on your way to becoming a therapist or counselor. You can help students and become a school counselor, or married couples as a marriage counselor, and so on. You might even prefer to move on to Sociology instead and study group behavior instead of focusing on individuals. Or perhaps choose to become an educator instead and share the knowledge you have learned and become a Psychology Professor. And there's also doing research for corporations or colleges, not to mention you can be writing books to publish on certain topics you've mastered. The Behavioral Sciences field is pretty broad, and you would be able to find something that would interest you once you've started. What matters is that you move into a career that interests you in order to find that level of fulfillment and accomplishment once you're in it.