Career questions tagged psychologist


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?

Getting a double major in Psych (BA) and Fashion design, any advice?
I'm thinking of getting a double major in Psychology (BA) and Fashion design. I am currently 17 years old, a Junior in high school, and have a GPA of 4.1 weighted/3.76 unweighted. Do you have any advice? Any programs or community college classes you would suggest? Colleges with good programs I should apply to?

I have a question for psychologist.What is your salary?
I have a question for psychologist.What is your salary?

What class should I take if I'm interested in psychology and the only one my school offers is psychology?
I'm in 10th grade so I only have 2 years left.

How much do Psychiatric PAs earn?
Do Psychiatric PAs earn more than psychologists? Is it possible to do PA after a BA degree?

What are the most critical skills/knowledge in psychology (in general) and clinical psychology (psychotherapist)?
I just want to ask anyone who graduated with a psychology major or is working in the psychology field (any area of psychology; it does not need to be a psychologist or psychotherapist) what skills/knowledge you think are the most essential in this field. In terms of skills, can you suggest any ways to practice that skill or any software, programs, etc?

Clinical Psychologist or psychiatrist Which one is better as a career?
After graduating high school, I've been struggling for 6 years working different jobs. But now I want to do something real in life.

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!

How do I get started in becoming a clinical psychologist?
I'm planning on getting my BA in psychology, and I've been looking at the different careers in that area. I know that to be a clinical pyschologist it would require 7-8 years of school, and I'd have to get a PsyD. From what I've been reading, it's a competitive career and so is getting into a clinical psychology program, especially at the university I want to study at. I'm wondering what the steps would be to get to clinical psychology: grades, experience, etc. Are there also any other careers similar to clinical psychology that I could go into?

What should I be looking for when trying to get a job in psychology ?
I plan on going into psychology as my major but after that i’m unsure where I should be applying for jobs

Does being a psychologist affect your mental health?
I am curious to know different people's experience with their mental health working as a psychologist.

What do psychologist study in the brain?
I want to learn about the brain so I can be prepared if I become a psychologist.

What skills should I learn in order to become a psychiatrist?
I'm currently a student at Job Corps and looking into becoming a psychiatrist.

How does it feel to live your best life , having all you've ever wanted ?
And how do you go about the route of living your best life and what are the strategies for overcoming hard times I hope I get a response soon ,I could use some help

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a psychiatric PA?
Hello, I am a college student trying to figure my future career. I was wondering if someone could provide some insight on this role.

How Do I Understand What Part of Psychology I want to be in?
I thought Psychiatry was the one for me, but I don't think I could handle med school, unfortunately. I feel very lost.

How to become a school psychologist?
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What should I consider when deciding on a major and picking a college?
I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm still working on choosing what I want to go to college for. I might be interested in psychology, law, or finance, but I also really enjoy art and design. What kinds of things should I consider before making my final choice?

Is becoming a psychologist a good job for the future? If so how should I start?
Is becoming a psychologist a good job for the future if so how should I start? I’m 12 soon 13 I’m interested in people, everyone has their stories and it could be sad pr happy. Some people would need help to let go or just to share and need someone to talk to, I want to be that person to help someone but is it a good job for me in the future and if it is how should I start in the future to become successful with my dream job.

What education does it take to become a psychologist?
I want to become a psychologist and I want to learn the basics.

What education and skills does it take to become a psychologist?
I want to become a psychologist and I want to learn the basics.

1:If l want to be a psychiatrist,what need I do now 2:Could you tell me what you usually do on weekdays? 3:If this job difficult? 4:How to be more patient and more accessible? 5:If the patients' mood are bad,how to help them? 6:If the patients die.Do I have to take responsibility? ?
I am a middle school student.This is my homework.Please help me.16personalities:ENFP-T.What need Iimprove?And how to improve?What support I need?Thank you~

Becoming a child psychiatrist/psychologist
How would one become a child psychiatrist/psychologist, what pathway would they have to take Is it majoring in psychology, pre-med, and then residency?

How to become a Neuropsychologist?
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What do I need to learn for psychology school ?
I need to go to school for psychology school

Could you describe in detail what a psychologist does on a typical day? What were some challenges you’ve had as a psychologist and how did you overcome them?
I am a high school student who is trying to figure out more about how to become a psychologist.

what skills are most important for a psychologist? If someone were considering a profession in psychology, what advice would you provide them?
I am a high school student who is trying to figure out more about how to become a psychologist.

Is there anyone that is a psychogolist I can interview?
Im a freshman in highschool that's interested in learning about psychology. For my college & career readiness class, I have to do a project on intervewing a professional and was wondering if there was anyone avaible before May 10.

What does it take to be a successful psychiatrist?
I am a current high school junior, thinking of majoring in psychology for college and on the pre-med track.