I am thinking about becomeing a psychotherapist and i was wondering if anybod out there could give me some information on the job or a good website thanks!
2006-10-12 03:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by Megan T 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
A psychotherapist interacts with patients to initiate change in the patient's thoughts, feelings, and behavior through adaptation. Psychotherapists provide treatment in individual and group settings. A licensed psychotherapist obtains a master's degree or doctorate in a chosen mental health field, undergoes a supervised clinical residency, and is licensed, certified, or registered by a government or psychological agency to which they are accountable. Licensed professionals who practice psychotherapy include the following:
Psychiatrists
Registered psychiatric nurses
Clinical social workers
Marriage therapists
Family therapists
Clinical psychologists
2006-10-12 03:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different types of psychotherapy, some therapists specialize in a certain type while others are more generalists. Some are in private practice, others work for hospitals/care facilities, and even others are part of the social services system.
I believe that all certified ones require a masters at least and must also undergo some therapy themselves - which is absolutely necessary from my perspective since it gives them a better idea what their clients experience. Try searching some university website catalogs that offer psychology masters degrees. The descriptions for upper level counseling classes should give you an idea on which focuses are out there. You can then read up some more on the various therapies and professions. It can be a tough field for anyone who doesn't have their own act together, and it's also one that carries a lot of responsibility. Good luck.
2006-10-12 11:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But before you can decide if a therapist has the right stuff, you need to find one. How do you begin? "Psychotherapist" is a title almost anyone can claim, since its use isn't well regulated in many states. So if that title is the only information you have about a potential therapist, proceed with caution
2006-10-12 12:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by nana_viki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psycho - the - rapist ...... hahahaha
jokes apart psychotherapy is a field of science dealing with the mental/psychology of humans. and a psychotherapist is the person who helps out patients with mental/ psychological problems.
u selecting to do it? .good u can learn many secrets of many people. but remember........with great power comes great responsibility
2006-10-12 10:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by mom fucker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a therapist to does intensive therapy and should have had therapy themselves.
better qualified than MSW or MD psychiatrist PhD and psyD are licensed to do specialized testing and treatment.
library federal job listings are good or check the school catalogues to any medical school with a psyche dept or state university. its a very long haul. also national institutes of health hires and does research and more.
good luck!
2006-10-12 10:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a person who is paid by your insurance company to lie to you, to manipulate you, and to treat you as a wayward and pitiful child.
You get the feeling maybe I don't like shrinks?
2006-10-12 10:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PSYCHO-THE-RAPIST.
Do I really have to say anything else?
2006-10-12 10:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by mmd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋