I'm in high school, and I want to be a psychologist.
I just wanted to get to know one so I can hear about their college experience and the courses they took. I also wanted to know if they enjoy their job and how long they were in school.
Career Counseling,Professional Ethics
<p>Mental Health is an exciting and rewarding field. &nbsp;I hear you saying that you want to be a psychologist, and that is one path to working in mental health. &nbsp;You could study psychology,&nbsp;social work or counseling to become a practicing therapist. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and a Licensed Clinical&nbsp;Addiction Specialist. &nbsp;I currently provide assessments and supervise several counselors in a large clinic in Asheville. &nbsp;I also have a private practice online. I studied Sociology and Interpersonal Communication as an undergraduate, and then I received a counseling masters degree. &nbsp; My master's degree was comprised of several supervised practice courses and theory courses. &nbsp; &nbsp;I really enjoyed my education, and I find my career equally rewarding and enjoyable. If you are considering working in the field, I recommend emailing several counselors, social workers, and psychologists in your area and setting up an informational interview. &nbsp;Not everyone you contact will be willing to give you their time, but many may. &nbsp; This will help you determine which path to therapy may be right for you. &nbsp;Licensing restrictions and abilities&nbsp;vary state to state and a local practitioner may be able to provide you with a specific list of challenges/triumphs about their particular license and education. &nbsp; &nbsp;Psychologists are usually PhD level practitioners and require more education to begin. &nbsp;LCSWs , LPCs and LMFTS can practice with a master's degree. &nbsp;Best of luck! This is an exciting time. &nbsp;</p>