Im in the 10th grade and iam just beginning to explore my future careers . What steps did you take to become a psychiatrist ?
At school im interested in psychology and helping people through emotional problems because ive been in a position where i felt alone going through a rough patch and i wanna be a person to help and give advice . #psychology #career #psychiatry #doctor #career-counseling
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Nativita’s Answer
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) and a Professional Counselor (LLPC) are basically the same thing. Both of these titles require a bachelor degree, a masters degree, a license to practice, and perform the same essential job tasks (like talking to people about their challenges and trying to help them through it) but some states use the term LMHC and other states use LPC. This pathway usually treats mental health issues that may be rooted in a variety of causes.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist requires a bachelor degree, a master in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a license to practice. Counselors in this path usually treat issues in marriage and family dynamics.
A Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) works in a branch of social work that specializes in mental health therapy in a counseling format. It requires a bachelor degree, a master degree, and a license to practice.
Here's an external source that gives additional details about LCSW vs. LPC vs. LMHC!
https://www.humanservicesedu.org/lcswvslpcorlmhc.html#:~:text=The%20Licensed%20Professional%20Counselor%20(LPC)%20or%20Licensed%20Mental%20Health%20Counselor,education%20as%20well%20as%20training.
Saumya’s Answer
Individuals can work in the psychology field with different degree levels, but those who wish to practice independently need advanced schooling. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in every state, the degree needed to be a psychologist is either a master's or doctorate. These degrees are necessary to become licensed or certified, which is a requirement to work as a psychologist (www.bls.gov).
Undergraduate Psychologist Training
With a bachelor's degree in psychology, graduates can apply for a limited number of jobs with the federal government or work as assistants to psychologists. An undergraduate psychology degree can also prepare students for graduate programs. A bachelor's program in psychology usually includes courses in research methods and decision-making and core requirements in areas like developmental, social and clinical psychology.
Graduate Psychologist Training
<h4>Master's Degree in Psychology</h4>Individuals with a master's degree in psychology may qualify to work as industrial-organizational psychologists. Some states may approve candidates with master's degrees for licensure as school psychologists. Master's programs are offered in general psychology and in concentration areas. These programs include advanced courses in research, statistics and psychological methods, often requiring the completion of a thesis or comprehensive exam as the capstone requirement.
<h4>Doctoral Programs</h4>At the doctoral level, students can pursue psychologist study through a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) program. They might consider doctoral programs recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA), which accredits programs and internships for clinical, counseling, and school psychology. Most states require that people who run their own practice have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and some state licensing committees additionally require that applicants hold a degree from an APA-accredited program.
Ph.D. in Psychology programs are geared towards those candidates who are interested in research while Doctor of Psychology programs are best suited for the practice of psychology. Individuals can begin these programs after earning a master's degree or enter directly after undergraduate studies. Students who have already completed a master's program can count some of the credits toward the completion of their doctorate.
Doctoral candidates must complete research, residencies or comprehensive exams, requirements vary by department. Students often work as teaching or research assistants in exchange for a stipend. School, clinical and counseling psychology programs could involve an extra year of supervised work experience, in addition to doctoral programs' five years of full-time study.
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