Psychiatrist, Therapist, Social Worker, LCSW, Psychologist... Who Should You See?
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2017
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I wanna be a psychiatrist. even tho I'm still 11, I'm working really hard in 5th grade right now and it's paying off.
I'm 10 in 5th grade I wanna be a therapist
❤️❤️I believe in You! 💯
You got this kiddo 🖤
you can do it! just keep trying hard
That is wonderful. Please stay on track and keep us updated.😊😊
I want to be a psychologist. I’ve experienced severe mental illness first hand. I want to help other people. I start school in two weeks. :)
How’s it going?? I’ve been working on my bachelors for a few months now.
You got dis !!
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 I’m signing up for school also
Sorry, I didn't really get it, how many years do we get to stay in school to get a psych degree?
@@lucymay7947 It depends, a Bachelors degree is 4 years. There’s entry level counseling jobs you can do with that degree. For instance, an admissions counselor or a financial aid counselor. A masters is earned in 2 years, but you complete it after you complete your bachelors degree. You then need 3,000 hours of experience with clients to be elegible to take an exam to be a licensed professional in your state. You can then diagnose and provide treatment as a mental health professional.
That's a fabulous shirt, Kati.
Is Art Therapist and Drama Therapist a specialty? I saw that as an option for university, I'm just wondering what it is?
Sheepishness, it really is. Very flattering as well.
omg ok this is old now, but just seeing it.. and I was totally thinking "I need a watercolor painted looking shirt!" I mean, I also learned stuff about differing psy jobs, too... hehe
ok
I once saw a psychiatrist and she went right to "take this drug". I've been to 2 different counselors and they were more about getting at the root of my anxiety. Much prefer counselors but thats just been my experience.
drugs for psycho-social treatment alone are proven to not be good. Medication and a therapist that you get along with is the better option.
This is mainly because psychiatrists don’t focus on therapy, their schooling focuses on medical management.
@@comegdjeja6557 dude, I'm totally agree with you last year I went to a psychiatrist and she just give me these medicine without telling me the side effects or something. She didn't even hear me out that long
That’s cause Psychiatrists don’t do counseling (or at least the sessions are much shorter). You mainly get a psychiatrist for medication management. If you felt like you would prefer to try therapy before doing any medication, your psychiatrist should’ve referred you for a therapist though.
Same ! Word for word
Love the way she said "Twelve short years laterrr" Lmao I'm just now starting and it seems like a lot but I have a passion for helping others so I'm excited about it all. Can't wait to work in this field.
Ty Hart
That is awesome!
Without a college degree, you can work as a QBHP, which will give you exposure to treatment plans, coping skills, etc.
Can you guide how to apply directly for psychology jobs iam a Msc psychology graduate
You can do it!! You’ll save lives one day!!
@@H.O.P.E222 Thank you!!!!
Thank you for recognizing social work! So many people I know make the assumption that only people with psychology degrees can practice as therapists. I'm currently studying to get my bachelor's in social work, and absolutely love the field and its framework. It drives me crazy that it gets a bad reputation!
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Have done a video on schizoaffective ?
Kati Morton i want to major in psychology as well but i heard having only a masters in clinical psychology can be quite troublesome and is quite rare
Hi Kati,
I'm a psychiatry resident and I just wanted to clarify that in order to become a psychiatrist, you need 4 years of undergrad, 4 of medical school and 4 years of residency. If you want to sub-specialize AKA Fellowship (such as Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Substance Abuse Psychiatry) you will need another 2 years for a total of 6 years in psychiatry training. I agree, it's a long road, but in the end it's worth it!!! Love your channel!!!
hi, aspiring mental health professional here (didn't emphasize on a certain profession because I still don't exactly know what to take)
so...here's the thing, i want to...do both. therapy, as well as medicine....what i want the most though, is the patient-doctor connection. basically my question is, can i do therapy as a psychiatrist if i choose to? or do i mainly have to stick to the medical side of things? because i don't just want to provide medical treatment, i also want to provide the emotional support- like- literal therapy. for the record i'd like to focus on the latter more, but before i choose a profession based on that, i'd like to know exactly what options are available for psychiatrists today.
I'm probably repeating my points a lot here and they may not be clear, but if you do understand, then do let me know your opinion on this.
@@srijaneemaityclassix4645 I only know a little about this so I'll speak in general terms, yes you can do both. There are people who get their MD and PHD or PsyD. I can't confirm this but I would imagine there are psychiatrists who perhaps have a masters in counselling qualifying them with that additional degree, but I've never actually heard of that, like I said I've heard of psychiatrists who have their doctorate of psychology (also quite rare to find but doesn't mean you can't do it!). Now, if you want to be a psychiatrist, I don't think any of what I said is actually required to do therapeutic work in addition to psychiatry. My understanding is that psychiatrists are qualified to deliver some level of therapy. I've been told one thing to do is during your residency as a psychiatrist, ask to get experience somewhere that will give you therapeutic experience and somewhere open to working outside the medical model (so, open to using the psychology model). That said, I hear psychiatrists who do short 15 min med checks talk about how they give therapy, and not to be rude, but I want to roll my eyes into the back of my head. Can you use counselling skills in 15? Sure, but that's not therapy/actual counselling. Anyway, the point is, you have lots of options!
But you need zero understanding of what mental illness actually is.
I feel everyone can benefit from therapy. I spoke with an advocate once and she was very helpful.
Thank you for this video omg I have been wondering this for forever
Yay! Of course! Glad it was helpful :) xoxo
My therapist is an LPC with a Masters in Education, and specializes in EMDR for PTSD. She is a life saver, and it took me 20 years to find a therapist I clicked with. I also have a great psychiatrist mainly for med management, and he is very thorough in communicating with both my therapist and primary care dr, as well as any other specialist I am seeing. It can take a long time to find the right professional support team for you, but it's a wonderful feeling when you have managed to do so.
I'm an LPC-Intern, so I can answer any questions about "our side." There really isn't much difference between our professions, except we tend to deal with ALL issues in the community (which do include addictions and substance abuse) rather than focus on just one main area such as MFT like yourself. It's like choosing a physician vs a specialist.
Oh, and it took me 3 1/2 years, not 2, due to the revised 60 hr programs here in Texas, haha.
Ryan Cochran LPC 3,000 hours depending on the state; however, the state of Kansas requires 4, 000 hours. It also took me 3 1/2 years due to the 60 hours.
I'm thinking about either becoming a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical social worker. Why did you choose the lpc program instead of lcsw program?
I'm on my way to a LPC internship as well in Michigan, and our requirement is 3,000 for just a Master's degree. But apparently if you take 30+ semester hours in school, the requirement is 1,500 hours. Essentially though, two years working under a supervisor.
As an intern you may want to hold off on trying to field these types of questions. If you are achieving a graduate education you are just getting started. The MA / MS means you are self learned and you will have to continue to develop your knowledge base, skills and credentialing once you leave school. I strongly suggest a certification in a theoretical base.
Same in VA, 60-hr. program
I found your channel today and it has brought me so much comfort. I am in school to become a therapist but also struggle with my own health, and you have assisted in educating me. Thank you.
I love my psychiatrist. I've seen several counselors, therapists, and psychologists, but she's honestly the most genuine, caring, and warm clinician I've ever had.
Great primer! I am a psychiatrist. Just a few notes, if I may: Counseling is NOT psychotherapy, though some people may find it very useful to their particular situations. Psychiatrists are trained to be able to provide any level of treatment, but medication management is what we mostly do, for many of the reasons Kati mentioned, including the fact that it’s the main thing that we can do that nobody else is qualified to offer. Incidentally, the psychiatry internship/residency is actually a 4 yr program, after medical school. We tend to oversee the treatment team, and will, for example, very often recommend psychotherapy, to be provided by dedicated psychotherapists, if appropriate, and if the patient has the financial and cognitive resources to make it a viable option. Overall, psychotherapy is much more expensive and time consuming than medication based treatment, but is a great modality, either as augmentation, or sometimes as a primary treatment, for most anxiety disorders and DEPRESSIVE mood disorders. Notably: Bipolar mood d/o and psychotic conditions are two examples of conditions that CANNOT be successfully treated without medications, full stop.
One other point that bears mention: a good psychotherapist is both MORE and LESS than a friend. They DO need to be someone you can trust, but, for a number of reasons, you DON’T necessarily need to “like” them, per se. (See “transference” for a deeper dive). In fact, if you’re able to talk about it, disliking your psychotherapist can actually become the key to an effective psychotherapeutic relationship! The psychotherapist is not there simply to validate your feelings. Think about it. They are agents of change, and change ONLY comes through conflict.
i was lost but now i’m found 🙌🏽✨
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Thank you so much for this! I've recently changed my career path from wanting to be a teacher to wanting to be a clinical psychologist & this video really helped break down what each profession does & how long they have to go to college for!
Thank you so much for posting this! I know I want to study phycology in college with an emphasis on eating disorders and this helped clear up the difference between a LMFT and a clinical phycologist, which I've been confused about for awhile. This seriously made me so excited to work in the mental health field. Thanks so much Kati!
Thank you so much for this breakdown, it makes so much more sense! :)
I am sending you so much love! xx
Thank you!! Usually I've felt pretty lost when trying to search for help, but this definitely clarifies the field
I’m a psych major, in my third year as an undergrad and I have no idea what any of the fields are in psychology. This video helped me tremendously.
You're a good person Kati, A ray of light in a very dark world.
Don't ever stop being yourself.
You help a lot of people in part because you care so much.
God Bless.
Thank you for putting together this in-depth video! I'm at psychology student and this was really helpful! 😊
SO SO SO Helpful!!! Thank you!!! Have always been confused on these!!❤️
Thank you so much for this!!! I've been thinking about my profession for a while now and just recently I decided on becoming a therapist but, all the information out there confused the ton out of me. Thank you so much for breaking everything down. A LMFT is exactly what I want to do xoxo
Correction, you need a Masters degree to be a school counselor; a four year degree won't cut it.
Ouch😞
Yes, that is true.
yes.
thank you for putting time to do research and make this very comprehensive and informative video!
This is SOOO helpful and so essential and necessary. Why this isn't discussed is just amazing to me. Thanks for putting such vital information out there. It's deeply appreciated.
This was SOOO helpful! Thank you so much!
Kati:says multiple times Alexa
Amazon home devices:Confused screaming
Thank you for this Kati. For all your videos. At 32 after a breakdown you feel lost. Your videos have helped me trying to figure out the steps I have to take to help others help me and better understand my diagnosis. God bless you.
This video helped me so much as an undergrad looking at potential programs for grad school! Thank you so much!😊
Thank you watching your videos is helping me through this time of finding a new therapist ......... I'm glad you are making videos
Oh yay!! So glad I can be helpful :) xoxo
I would like to emphasize to all that the level of education does not necessarily mean "better treatment".. I have seen psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and am currently seeing a bachelor of social work counsellor. She's personally been the most helpful for me - not because she knows more or less but because she. . .
A) has a lot of experience
B) has a good relationship with me.
She is the person I've felt safest with and been able to open up to most. This will be DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE..
Please don't get stuck trying to find the "best educated" professional, as honestly I did at the starting point in my own treatment. I then found my counsellor (because she was most accessible in a small town) and she's been amazing! I've worked with her for 5 years on and off and that's been okay with her as at times life will happen and I'll need help again. Sometimes an open and objective place is what you need more than a friend or family members support..
Hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourself!!
Really can't thank you enough for this video. In a rough state, it has been hard to dissect all of my needs and prioritize and remember to advocate for myself...let alone have the DESIRE or motivation to care for getting myself help. And then let alone have to go and deal w/ the overwhelm of finding the right fit (especially after having a bad therapist :( ) I have come back to this video several times and made notes to help me remember what is what and specifically appreciated the questions you reminded to ask. I can't thank you enough for kindly simplifying it all down and doing it in a way that is very empathetic and understanding for every kind of person. You are such a gift and I know helping so many. Thank you and Many blessings to you
This is so helpful! Thanks for gathering all this information up for us. 😄
Such an important installment!
I was diagnosed by a Psy.D., who then referred me to an LMFT. Confused me, but I learned the differences between the different flavors. Five years later, I have a feel for the type of professional I need to see next and can articulate the reasons why.
Thanks Kati!!
I actually have something in my area not sure if it’s nation wide but it’s call comprehend. I see a therapist and a psychiatrist. Both are wonderful.
They’ve both been there when I felt no one else would be. Wonderful wonderful people!
This was so helpful. Thank you so much for making such a concise yet detailed video
Thank you for this video! I was feeling pretty confused on all of the options before the video clarification. We appreciate you.
1. I've recently come across your channel, it's great!
2. I'm a psychiatry resident and I get this question all the time as well. The only thing I would add about seeing a psychiatrist, is our focus on possible medical causes underlying psychiatric issues. Many ailments can cause depression / anxiety / psychosis. A thorough health screen with lab work should be strongly considered in anyone with an unknown health status, history of family medical problems, or new onset symptoms without any attributable social stressors.
yay!!! I love this vid!!! thank you soooo much for explaining the differences!!!
also, I LOVE your shirt!! that is so freaking cute!!!
as always you did a good job and you're awesome(: keep it up!
Awe yay! So glad you found it helpful :) Oh and yeah.. I had to buy this shirt.. the elephants were just way too cute :) haha!! xoxo
Katie Morton, your're awesome & God sent. Thank you for all the content. This is the first time watching your videos - i'm following.Amazing work Katie!
I need to pick my options this year and I'm aiming for Psycholgy . This video really helped. Thanks Kati! Also, I LOVEEE your shirt 😍😍
My current therapist is an LPC. She started out as an addiction counselor while going to grad school then she went the route you did and worked in a few treatment facilities specializing in eating disorders and self harm, and she also does a lot of DBT.
I've had everyone from LCSWs to LMFTs to psychologist and psychologist and even a psychiatric nurse (my psychiatrist's aid), and the funny thing is that you can''t really tell the difference between them. Obviously, psychiatrists are different because they can prescribe meds, but I really haven't seen too many differences other than my psychologist in college, because she had me do all of the evaluations.
Great video Kati XOX :D
People need to understand that psychiatrist are more interested in medicines than people. Therapist/Counselors build relationships because they talk to you more. If you wanna vent get a counselor, if you want drugs get a psychiatrist. It’s that simple. As for side effects, you can find that on the internet but you can always ask your psychiatrist about it after all they are supposed to be experts but they are highly overworked and stressed & sometimes they just don’t have the answers to everything. But if you know your own body and what works for you and you want your drugs, then tell them 🤷🏻♀️
I would have never looked this up until my homeschooler needed it. Thank you for breaking it ALL down!!!
This video helped me out so much I can't thank you enough!
ah finally!! I've been waiting for a video like this :) thank you!!
Yay!! Glad you liked it :) oxo
I absolutely loved this video! I've been really interested in going to college for psychology but I wasn't sure what specific area I should specialize in, and this video helped me out so much! At the moment I think I will go and be a psychologist! I love your videos so much and they teach me a lot. So grateful to have people like you on RUclips to educate and share your knowledge!! Thank you!❤️
Hey Alexis, have you started your masters already?
Thanks for the explanation! And your shirt is so lovely!
Thank you for this video you have such great insight Kati Morton.
I wish my therapist was this amazing.
This video is SO helpful! You explain the differences in a way that's really understandable. I always wondered about the "Dr" thing, because in Denmark, where I'm from, we only call medical doctors Dr, so thanks for clearing that up!
Now I just have to find out how to translate this video to Danish, because I'm not even sure if we have that many mental health professionals here.. Haha!
It's so interesting hearing all of these. And seeing the differences in the names and time spent at uni for different countries. I know here (I'm Australian) it is a tiny bit different with the titles and qualifications. On a side note, I really love your shirt !!
Awesome video Kati! Very helpful and well done!
Yay! So glad you liked it :) xoxo
Thank you Kati I am a junior at my university and I have to think about graduate school and I was thinking of being a LMFT, but now I know I have options.
Thank you for this clarification. Great info.
Your shirt is my favorite.
Thanks for this video :) it clarifies a lot
You are so helpful 💟
Awe I am so glad :) xoxo Happy to help!
@@Katimorton You didn’t go over therapist, what’s the difference between a therapist and a LPC? I want to give people advice, I want to listen to my client problems .. whether it’s boyfriend problems, family problems, school problems, insecure problems, etc... and give them the best advice to them as I can... so which one will that be? LPC? Or a therapist? And how much u think they pay u if I live in California starting off...
Thank you soooooo much for this video. I've been really stressed out lately because I'm a semester into community college and have no idea what I want to do. I want to be prepared, that's how I am. I have a lot of anxiety because I know have to register for my next semester classes and I want to make the most out of them.
Mental health is huge to me. I've been through depression before and it changed my life around. I love talking with my friends and helping them and I love helping people. I love it. I love being kind and reaching out to people and making sure they're okay. I was interested in psychiatry at first, because they could do a lot, but after a lot of research it put me off... A lot of education, a lot of money (which is great obviously), but a lot of people I heard from said they don't do a great job. And hearing from you as well, they seem to be more focused on the drug side of things rather than the individual. That scares me. I want to help people, right down to the core. I am a firm believer that we as humans can heal negative mental health without meds and all though I can see why meds are helpful, I don't want to be the person who hasn't tried to help someone without them at the start.
You seem like a wonderful positive person and explaining these jobs was a great deal of help to me. I know now I don't want to be a psychiatrist, regardless of the money, and I know I want to focus on one of the other major categories you talked about. I love this field and your shirt is fantastic! You're beautiful!
Hi there! I definitely understand how you’re feeling. Figuring out the educational piece early on is definitely something I wish I did as well. I also agree with you when it comes to medication. I am super anti - medication (especially psych medication) and I also want to help people in that aspect.
Thank you so much for all you do!
Honestly, I couldn't have stumbled on this video at a better time. I want to do something in psychology, but I have no idea which paths to take. Thank you, this was super informative!!
Thank you for sharing this! I really want to be a psychiatrist when I'm older, and this really made things a lot more clear and I am much more confident that this is what I want to do with my life!
CjJordan how do you know this is what you want to do with your life? I’m trying to figure that out but I’m not sure this may be my field or not
CjJordan me too 🥰
I’ve always wanted to do something that would benefit others and I really love helping people it makes me honestly feel happy. Thanks for telling me what route I should take
Molly Holland same
Of all the videos I've watched on RUclips this is among the most helpful
Great video Kati. Very informative. I'm in the process of selecting a local professional to work with for myself and this is exactly what I needed. I had the wrong impression about what some of these professionals did and it was causing me to limit my search too much. This opens my options up more for sure. Thanks!
LPC and LMFT are really only differentiated in practice by an individualistic vs. systemic approach to client conceptualization. Otherwise they function very similarly
Alexander Michaud correct...
Exactly.
Thank you! I finally understand this! :) I just gotta say, I love that shirt!!!!
Yay!! So glad :) Awe thanks!! I just love the elephants!! haha!! xox
Thank you for this. Knowing the difference makes a world of a difference
Thanks for your insight, Katie.
Wow, my psychiatrists in Canada have always seen me for 30 mins to an hour! I think it was because we were unable to afford therapy for me at the time, but it was so incredibly helpful.
Love your shirt soo much kati !!
Awe yay! Thanks :) xoxo
This is awesome. I have been looking to find current information from someone and I found this video. I have been researching the differences between the fields based on just obtaining the masters as a secondary. I really enjoyed how you broke things down and gave that bit of reality to each job/ field. I am currently trying to decide between 3 masters programs as my undergrad was a History major to give me time to do further research into each field. I can't wait to watch more of your videos to see if it will help to clarify some things further. Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule. ^_^
Thank you!!! SO helpful and so clear!
I am a registered Social Worker. A lot of my clients frequently ask me what the difference is between the different Mental Health professionals. Thank you for your video - very helpful to use as a tool;-)
This has been a challenge for me, because I was seeing a doctor in trauma, then she had to make a tough decision to leave the clinic to work in her own practice. I then started seeing a basic counselor for the past 2 yrs. This has been difficult for us both. I feel like we've only been able to put out spot fire crisis circumstances, rather than work on the root of my issues. I believe she truly wants to help me, yet I feel she just doesn't understand my issues with OCD, C-PTSD, and BPD. I do not understand these labels, much less the other added diagnosis I've been tagged with. I had my 1st appt with a new doctor in Trauma last week. I felt this appt was like having a life preserver thrown to me in high seas, at Night. I have No disrespect for my previous therapist, but am feeling very thankful for the opportunity to work with a therapist who can be my guide in areas I seriously need help. Thank you Kati for your videos, they have helped me a whole lot.
I am so grateful I found this channel!!!!
Thank you so much for explaining this because my job offers licensed professional counselors and I wanted to take advantage of that program
Very informative! I am planning on becoming either a psychologist or psychiatrist when I get older & this is leaning me more towards psychologist. Thank you, Kati! :))
This was EXACTLY what I was needing to know, and i can't thank you enough.
The main thing I love about your videos Kati, is that you are so kind about everyone and anyone. I have been looking at comparison videos of counsellors and psychologists all evening, but yours is the only one that doesn’t disregard the professionals that are “less educated” than you. I have been offended by every video I’ve seen! But as always, your video is warm, inspiring and non-judgemental. I love your channel. Thank you so much for being the person you are!
Also, yess girll. Making them feel comfortable is the most important!
Hey Kati! I am studying to be an LPC in Texas (I graduate in May) and just wanted to add my input! In my program, we don't have any further emphasis in addiction. In fact, I'm learning WAY more about addiction at my internship site than in my program and with my one course in addiction. In Texas, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs) have more specialized training in addiction, though. LCDCs require less education and clinical hours, at least in Texas.
My program is also more than 2 years long- it's 60 credit hours and closer to 3 years. It's so interesting (and super confusing) the wide variety of mental health professional titles who do basically the same thing!
ajh 0198 Why did you choose the lpc program instead of the lcsw program?
What school did you attend?
Hi Kati. Love your channel. I can help with your understanding of Licensed Professional Counselors, as I am completing my training to become one (I am an intern). You are mostly correct in that LPCs and LMFTs do, or can do, pretty much the same things. There is no emphasis on substance abuse; what you are seeing in the literature probably arises from the fact that the term "counselor" can be used by certified addictions counselors who are not LPCs, and some people going into master's programs in Counseling are already working as addiction counselors. *** The main distinction between the three master's level mental health professionals - LMFTs, LPCs, and LCSWs - is that came they have different histories of how they came into being, and this is reflected in the conceptual approach that they tend to take in their training. Professional Counseling has its roots in two areas: vocational/guidance counseling and psychometrics. Vocational counselors were employed by the U.S. Government during the Great Depression. Psychometrics - the science of assessing aptitudes and personality to fit various jobs descriptions - was used during this time, and was expanded even further during World War II, when laypeople were trained as "psychometrists" to evaluate people for best vocational fit in the armed services. After the war, these vocational counselors advocated for their profession, successfully demonstrating the benefit of employing counselors at schools and universities. As time went on, guidance counselors increasingly found that they were working in other settings than just schools, and that regardless of the setting, they were increasingly providing psychotherapy. More and more counselors began to distinguish themselves as "clinical" counselors rather than school counselors, and wanted that distinction to be recognized. One problem has been that counseling was inconsistently regulated, so there was a time when counselors had varying levels of training, and state licensure was not uniform. The organization known as CACREP was stared to bring about more consistency and more rigorous standards in the training of counselors, and it has also lobbied for states to adopt strict, uniform standards for licensing counselors. Because of this approach, counselors tend to take a strength-based approach rather than a pathology-based approach, although they are still able to diagnose, bill insurance, etc. In training, counselors are trained more on individual and group therapy techniques, with family and systems theory being but one area of competence required. While counselors can and do perform couples and family therapy, many universities, including my own, offer separate training programs for those who want to be LMFTs and work primarily with couples and families. Despite these technical differences, I have found that, once we are in practice, there is virtually no difference between LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs in terms of what they actually DO, with the possible exception that many LCSWs are employed by agencies working with families and communities, such as departments of family and children's services, and some LPCs, although trained clinicians, may find employment as school counselors as well (the LPC license, in many states, trumps the requirement for school counselor licensure). I hope that helps!
Thank you for this comment - two years later! :) - an aspiring Medical Dance/Movement Therapist
This is so helpful! Thank you so much!
This video was very helpful! For a long time I've known I wanted to help people and I've recently discovered my passion for psychology but didnt know specically what I wanted to do. Now I have a better idea of what i want to do and how to get there!
I met a wonderful psychiatrist during my inpatient stay and he was all (really good) therapy and talk, we hardly talked about medication at all. I wonder how he did that:)
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😫 I never understood any of this and the amount of schooling I'd need until now
Same!!!
Great job! This is immensely informative!
This was amazing for me to know what path to take, thanks!
Hey Kati! Love your videos but I just want to clear something up super quick. In order to be a school counselor, you must have a master's in school counseling. Most states also require school counselors to be certified teachers as well. Many school counselors have a bachelor's in education and a masters in school counseling.
Thank you for making this video, it was super helpful :)))
Of course! So glad it was helpful :) xoxo
Awesome video! So helpful!! And I love your shirt!!
I'm really enjoying your content , I'm about to binge it this week!
Hi! Here in my state, LPCs, LCSWs, LADCs, & LMFTs are all the same. However, LMFTs have a more difficult time trying to do private practice b/c health insurances will not carry them. In my state, LPCs are the most recognized, hirable, & valued among the licensed therapists. We also have LADCs for which many LPCs choose to double certified. The major difference between LPCs and the others are the ability to do private practice. There are also psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners and PAs with a speciality in psychiatry that work under a psychiatrist and have prescribing authority. There are also mental health techs that are unlicensed and work on behavioral health units as the "eyes & ears" of the floor. There's my therapeutic milieu for today 😊
Raquel what state do you live in?
I'd love to get into the mental health profession and this was very helpful to me in deciding where I want to end up if possible. Thank you.
On another topic do you have any videos on social anxiety/ phone anxiety and how to cope?
Thank you so much! this is so helpful!
I’m so thankful for this video!!! Love the shirt too!!!! I was wondering if getting my masters in clinical psychology but then i saw my university offers counseling as well so I got confused but they both will lead me to the path that I want! Thanks!!!!!!!
I have a psychiatrist, he's really good, helps me with my ADHD and depression.
I need to start seeing a psychologist though, but I'm unsure as I have had a couple in the past and they got my mental health issues all wrong and was not able to help me properly. I just need someone who can help couch me with my ADHD and social issues, someone to talk to when I'm down in the dumps and can help me with coping strategies for dealing with anxiety, depression etc etc.
Kerryanne; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might help. Best wishes.
Kerryanne if you look online, like through psychologytoday.com you should look out for those who specialize with patients who suffer from ADHD and depression, or maybe just someone who you think might be a good fit based off their profile. You’re not stuck with them automatically, it’s okay to feel it out/change therapist if it’s not a good fit for you. But best to stick to one once you find one I’d say since most things take time to progress
@@judithkimball2125 This is exactly what I was about to say, someone who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.