Guidance Counselor - Elena Albright
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Dear Psychologist,
What is the difference between earning a degree in human services and earning a degree in social work? Are these two degree programs the same? Will they allow me to do therapy like becoming a psychologist? I am sorting out what path I want to take. Thank you, Alicia
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Dear Alicia,
If you are asking about the difference in a bachelor’s degree, the study of human services and of social work is indeed quite similar. Many of the subjects studied can overlap, [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ May 9th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist:
I am 33 years old graduate in mass communication and post graduate in mba. I always wanted to pursue psychology as a profession (counseling; guidance psychology) but couldn’t due to family problems. Now I finally think I should leave my fears behind and start doing what i should have done years back. But I still have many concerns.
1. I don’t know whether I should pursue MA directly or first complete BA in psychology . I am eligible for MA [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ May 2nd, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I am just starting graduate school to become a psychologist. I am really interested in clinical psychology but am not sure how much I want to work with survivors of severe trauma. My question is, do I get to pick what kinds of clients I work with? How can I make sure I have all the skills to help the clients I will see? Thank you, Tony.
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Dear Tony,
Getting a doctoral degree in psychology is a great start to becoming [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ April 25th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I am finishing my doctoral degree in psychology next year. I like psychology a lot but I think the area I would like to specialize in is executive coaching. Do I need a separate degree or training? I have taken some courses in organizational psychology. Best wishes, Sam.
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Dear Sam,
That’s a good question. The field of executive coaching is still fairly unregulated, but most experts predict that it will become increasingly important to have the right credentials when practicing this [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ April 18th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I’m turning 40 and will be completing my MSW soon. However, I realize that I would like to become a psychologist. I still have a heart for social work but I feel I want to study more about people’s behavior and psych would allow me that and I find it extremely interesting. But I am 40 and I can’t course-hop. Do you have any suggestions as to what I should do? Sincerely, Alyss
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Dear Alyss,
Congratulations on almost finishing your master’s [...]
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Tags: doctoral degree, MSW, psychology
Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ April 11th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
If I were going to get a graduate degree in psychology, what kinds of schools would I look at? Do I apply to a regular university? What do you think of online programs? I want to make the best choice for my career. Thanks, Cyndy
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Dear Cyndy,
Yes, there are many choices when it comes to getting a graduate degree in psychology. First, do you want to get a master’s degree or a doctorate? A master’s degree in psychology or counseling [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ April 4th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I am graduating from a doctoral program in psychology and I plan to get my state license after that. I have enjoyed my training and would like to continue in clinical work, probably with children. I am wondering about the pros and cons of being in private practice vs. finding a full time salaried job. Can you help me understand my options? Thank you, David
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Dear David,
Psychology is a field in which many practitioners do indeed choose to go into [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ March 28th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and have worked in a crisis center for two years. I would like to increase my job opportunities in the field by going to graduate school. I’ve considered several degrees: doctorate in psychology, master’s degree in social work, or master’s degree in psychology. If I want to treat clients in clinical practice, would a master’s degree be enough? I am afraid of how long and expensive a doctoral degree can be. Thanks, [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ March 21st, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I am planning to get a doctorate in psychology. I would like to practice as a clinician and I know that I am interested in substance abuse issues. Do you have some career planning advice for me? Will my general education as a psychologist prepare me for substance abuse work? Will substance abuse treatment be a needed field in future? Thank you, Cora
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Dear Cora,
Getting a doctorate in clinical psychology is excellent preparation for becoming a clinician in general. As [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ March 14th, 2012
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Dear Psychologist,
I have always wanted to be a psychologist and I just applied to graduate school in psychology. But now I am thinking that it is going to be such an investment of time and money– am I really making the right choice? For instance, will there be good psychology jobs in the future or is it a field that is going to decline? I would appreciate any thoughts that you have on this. Thank you, Gina
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Dear Gina,
It sounds as [...]
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Filled Under: Psychologist - Elena Albright @ March 7th, 2012
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