I’m a mental health therapist in the school setting and honestly I learned the most from my job. Actually completing assessments, documentation and trainings prepared me far more than graduate school. It is nice to see another young black woman in this field because where I live it’s almost non existent.
Girl, i agree 1000% . There is nothing like that practical experience - love to see another black woman in the field as well - you go girl, we are needed!
I’ve been thinking about these issues because I would be a career changer. You mentioned that if you would have known, you probably would have done something else, what do you think that would have been?
This is such a great question- in hindsight, I probably would’ve chosen something related to finances but it would still inevitably lead to entrepreneurship / running businesses
So I am 26 years old, I have about 4 more years to finish up my bachelors and my masters...I did feel apprehensive about being possibly "older" when I finally do get my liscense but after watching 👀 ur video I feel better about feeling like I'm "late" and realize that my differences can also be my strengths. I also did not know that we might have to pay out of pocket for supervision...that was a shocker 😳
Omg girl, age is nothing but a number! You will be great and there’s always people who need a therapist in different seasons of your life. And you can also get clinical supervision without charge through some organizations you work with, that just wasn’t my experience. Wishing you the best on your journey to becoming a therapist!
One of my best supervisors didn’t start her career until she was in her 40s and as someone who just competed their masters program there were so many students who were “older” and trust me no one cares about your age at all🤗 I am 28 myself so do whatever feels right for you and makes you happy
I am a high school senior interested in being a psychotherapist and this video is very helpful. The financial commitment and pay scares me but I cannot see myself doing anything else. I love your channel it helps seeing a black girl in this field.
I know this post has been a year ago but I’ll jump in. Thank you thank you thank you. The topics that you included were exactly what I needed to hear. As an Asian male, I worry that I would be judged and I wouldn’t build rapport but you mentioning being your authentic self has reminded me that nothing else matters. I had been holding back and having self doubts because of that and not having the right skills but that is why there is school and supervision. Thank you for this. It is helping me get over my self-doubts.
I love hearing your experience, it makes me feel less alone. Especially with the financial stuff. I’m based in Ireland training to be a psychotherapist (year 3), and that’s something I’ve been reflecting on so much. There is no transparency as to the cost of supervision, personal therapy, group therapy, and insurance. Then once graduating you have your membership, insurance, personal therapy, supervision, and whatever other professional costs. It’s really overwhelming, then having the nerve to only offer 30,000 a year. I love being able to help people, but I also want to live. I have to say if I knew all of this I might have taken a second to think if this is really the right fit. I am lucky I am able to goto school, but the financial stuff is stressing me out. Luckily my degree isn’t as expensive as other countries (€3900) but it’s still tough.
Can you make a video on how you made your private practice? Because I am considering following this pathway but I’m really scared I won’t be able to afford to follow through it all the way to making my own private practice
Hey I def feel with lots of careers it's always money you paying for this and that.. I graduated with a BS in Sociology in 2015 and all the jobs want to pay extremely low. I am currently a sub teacher and I wanted to be a teacher since I was a teen but the education system and speaking to many teachers had be rethink it for some years. I live in NYC and point of going to college is to make a better wage than minimum. I have looked into so many different fields after graduating and all. It gets discouraging the salary some careers are and the amount college cost. Time does fly as ideally I would of wanted to go to grad school 2 years after graduating but it did not go as plan. I looked into psychotherapy but it seems one has to do the social work route.
The job market can definitely be discouraging - one of the main reasons why I decided to go into private practice. Wishing you the best with your social work journey, if thats what you decide.
Your situation reminds me of myself and yes the years go fast. I find that every 2 years in researching what career path to study then I decide on a different route its a never ending cycle. Are you UK based?
I love this topic. I’m a LCSW in the US. I just started my own private practice a couple months ago. I also work full time as a medical SW. I can’t wait to transition my business full time in the next couple of years. You are right. The financial and time commitment and the learning is continuous. It’s a rewarding career however.
Ayyyy!!! Congratulations on starting your pp-that’s amazing! Wishing you all the best on this new journey and I agree, what we do is definitely rewarding!
I’m a psychotherapist not a psychologist. I’m not sure the salary of a psychologist but you can also make a 6 figure salary as a psychotherapist , it’s just not the average. Answers to your other questions are in this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yWbKRgS2QCk.html
@Dan Faraci @Oh So Limitless does well as 💵 a psychotherapist she has a LV, Chanel &Gucci bag 👜 review 😂 and vacations 🏝 to Aruba 🇦🇼 👍🏾 goals 💭 but i learned psychotherapist (is not a psychologist or psychiatrist) it is a umbrella term someone who provide therapy for clients can be degree in counseling, social work etc
I know in Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Iowa, and Idaho Psychologist can prescribe ✍️ medication 💊 (RxP) other states pending they offering the clinical psychopharmacology program for psychologist to prescribe at FDU, Idaho State University, New Mexico State University & The Chicago School.
I really appreciated seeing this video today! I'm in grad school right now and I'm always looking for informative videos like this, so I really appreciate this!!
Providing therapy since 2015 as an intern, graduated 2016, opened my pp in 2020. You find more details in this Q&A video I did ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-358ZuQ90M1c.html
Probably one of the lowest paid professional careers requiring a Masters. It takes over 11 years before you get licensed and then low pay to pay off your $$$ loans for your education.
Hello, I’m starting a MSW program this fall and interested in the clinical track. I’d appreciate some insight. How do you go about getting supervision hours after graduation? Do schools assist you with getting a supervisor? Does your supervisor have to be at your employment? Can you have multiple supervisors? How do you keep track of supervision hours?
Im in my 1st semester in grad school. My plan is to go into private practice once I graduate. I have an MBA, so I know how to run the business part. My focus is on being a new therapist and getting clients while solo.
