Career questions tagged therapy
How often does a clinical psychologist do psychotherapy compared to assessements of mental health disorders? Does it depend on the job? #Spring25
I am an incoming freshman to James Madison University and would like to know early on what to expect after graduate school. Any help is appreciated!
How do I know what job is exactly for me? With psychology, can it be a good idea to start my own business? Additionally, how do I know how much schooling I have to go through or which degrees I need to get?
Personally, I am a high school senior with psychology as my decided major. I have already taken many psychology classes and am very interested in the subject, I am just not sure what exactly I want to do career wise. I am also leaning against getting a PHD.
I am some one perusing an education in exercise science and plan to do further schooling and become a physical therapist. Are there any known PT facilities that offer good internships for the summer? Additionally, I am currently getting my personal training certification and was wondering if there are any tips for doing personal training along with managing time with school? #Spring25
I live in Nashville TN and went to Hume-Fogg high school. I played softball at Cumberland University for 3 semesters and am now transferring to UTC as a second semester sophomore. Ive been to Elite Physiotherapy and Results Physiotherapy for injuries in the past.
What kind of questions are on the LPC (to become a licensed therapist) and how can I better prepare myself as a current college student for this exam?
I am about to start my bachelors in the Fall. I understand that I have a long way to go before needing to take the exam, but I want to get a better understanding and work on preparing myself over the years. Being a therapist is all I have ever wanted.
What should I do if I go to school for the career I want, pay money, and pursue a career in Occupational Therapy only to find out I cannot handle it mentally and emotionally??
What should I do if I go to school for the career I want, pay money, and pursue a career in Occupational Therapy only to find out I cannot handle it mentally and emotionally?
When wanting to be an MFT (marriage and family therapist), what classes can you take in high school?
As someone who is always having people come to me for help, I found it to be a good job for me. I and to hopefully get a good start I am hoping to pursue a career in Marriage and Family Therapy and hoping to know some classes I can take to prepare. Any basic classes will help.
How can I best network for my future career in college?
I understand communication is vital and key to creating opportunities. So what are the best ways I can network myself in college to develop connections that can set me up for my future career?
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 does the daily life of a physical therapist assistant look like?
I am a sophomore in high school and would love to learn how to help citizens that get injured and help them with physical therapy so they can heal better.
What specific skills do you need to be a Mental Health therapist?
What experience do you need? What majors and degrees? Is the communication level difficult, or is it easy to talk to others?
I want to become a marriage and family therapist. Are there any tips or advice I should know, or anything helpful?
I am doing a high school project, and any information would be very helpful and appreciated.
What is your least favorite and favorite part about being a physical therapist?
What do you enjoy the most about everyday work, and what do you enjoy the least? What are your favorite and least favorite parts overall?
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!
What aspect of your job do you find most fulfilling, and how does it reaffirm your decision to pursue this career?
What aspect of your job do you find most fulfilling, and how does it reaffirm your decision to pursue this career?
How will I know what classes to take when I have not decided my major yet?
I am interested in helping others, so careers like a pediatric nurse or therapist. However, I am having a hard time figuring out what I 100% want to do and study.
What is the hardest part you go through when becoming a child therapist Is it school, the experience afterwards or finding the perfect job? Also, what graduate school would you recommend for this field? ?
College Freshmen Psychology Major Wanting to get a degree in counseling eventually
What could I expect in the average day as a mental health therapist?
I'm interested in a career, and I will be attending college for a degree in psychology. Currently, I am interested in becoming a therapist but I'm not sure what to expect.
Therapists and Counselors: What Niche do you feel is most in demand as of 2025?
What population, modalities, or treatments are you seeing in your profession as gaining need or popularity? I’m enrolled into an art therapy graduate program and would like to know if there is anything w should educate myself on. Thank you!
How to become a lawyer after completing 3 year bsc clinical psychology ?
3 year llb Or 5
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?
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 would be some tips for somebody who is looking to get into physical therapy?
What should I expect? What classes would be necessary? Is there good money in it? etc
What does the day to day life look as a Physical Therapist?
I am an avid baker and I was wondering if this career would somehow interfere with this.
What is the daily schedule for an Art Therapist?
What is the daily schedule for an Art Therapist?
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 do you get referrals from other doctors or peers as a LCP/counselor/art therapist ?
Hello! This is a follow up question, but for background I am enrolling in a Maters program that will allow me to graduate with credentials to be certified as an LCP with a focus in art therapy. I would love to one day open private practice as well to offer art therapy. I’m curious how you establish and maintain referrals from other doctors or contacts who will suggest your practice to clients. Specifically, how are these connections made? What does this partnership entail? Why would others be incentivized to recommend your practice? What are they getting out of it? Thank you in advance for any guidance! I really hope to understand this amazing career!
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” ?