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4 Responses to “How long does it take to get into psychotherapy/counseling?”

1. aurturo_ferox said:
   

   January 14th, 2010 at 7:07 am

   To practice in psychotherapy or counseling, you are required to be certified (in many developed countries); such certification almost always requires a masters of some sort. An example which does not have laws currently protecting it is sex therapy which you could do following undergrad - however, to truly be successful you’d likely need a masters as well. You are not required to get a PhD to become a psychotherapist or counselor. In short, you’ll need an Honours Bachelor degree (4 years) and a masters (2 years).

2. Canadian Gal said:
   

   January 14th, 2010 at 7:07 am

   MA is preferable if you want to be a proffessional. I’d say get your doctorate if you want to be able to prescribe meds and make lots of money. Other than that a BA is probably good enough if you just want to be a councilor.

3. anniepop said:
   

   January 14th, 2010 at 7:07 am

   There are jobs available for those with a BA in psychology or counseling. They are generally jobs where the individual assists a psychologist or other mental health worker and are low on the pay scale. A PhD is required in most states to become licensed and provide psychological services without supervision. One with an MA can usually provide services with supervision by a licensed psychologist or counselor. Check the requirements with your college and your state licensing boards.

4. michele said:
   

   January 14th, 2010 at 7:07 am

   Bare minimum of a master’s degree to practice counseling/psychotherapy independently in the USA in most states. It is a licensed profession regulated by the state.

   ~Dr. B.~

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