I want to become a therapist. What kind of degree should I get? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm currently completing a B.A. in Psychology with the intentions of becoming a practicing therapist (mental heath, family, individual, children). Here's my question: the path to practice as a therapist diverges. I can get a Masters of Social Work in two years following my undergrad, but in order to be able to practice, I would need to get my license, which would require typically another 2 years of supervision. I could work, by at a low salary. The other path would be to following up the Undergraduate degree with a Masters in Psy and then a Ph.D. Any thoughts?
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 8 answers

How did you know that you wanted to be a therapist? What made you feel that you could do it? What doubts did you have, and how did you deal with them? If you changed your mind, what persuaded you to do so? What would you tell someone if they were considering becoming a therapist? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 6 answers

Need help in choosing a psychologist. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 13 answers

How do you best support a survivor of childhood abuse? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2005 - 17 answers

A relatively shy MeFi member (and you know I'd admit it if it was me) is looking for advice on finding a good psychatrist in the Los Angeles area. More interested in talking therapy than medication, though not ruling anything out.

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posted on Feb 18, 2004 - 8 answers