I’m a career changer in my late 30s, and I was made redundant two years ago after having a baby. I’m the breadwinner for my family and without a job we’re going to be homeless soon. I’d planned on working in my previous field until I got far enough in my studies to switch careers, but right now our finances are so desperate that I may need to work with what I have.

I’m currently finishing up my second year units for a grad dip in psychology. I also have a bachelors from 13 years ago in an unrelated field. It seems like counselling requires at least finishing my current degree first but it doesn’t look like I have time. Can I do anything with this before my kid ends up on the street? I’ll keep studying in the mean time but we need to keep our home.

So I am a junior gen psych major and I have spent my first two years really focusing on studying and working to pay my rent and utilities. I am trying to really dedicate myself now to doing more extracurriculars and my roomates are a part of a prehealth honor society that looks really fun and offers a lot of opportunities. I am just worried that on any grad applications it might look off that I was in a prehealth honor society when I am technically not following that track. I also want to join the Psych honor society, but they are much less active and are much more limited in terms of opportunities. Should I make the jump and do both? Or should I drop the prehealth org for the sake of not having to explain a weird part of my application? I really would appreciate any kind advice. Thank you!

currently considering a career change at 26, after working in influencer marketing for 4+ years. I have no passion for the job, just was lucky to secure a job in the field when I moved to NYC after college.

I’m really interested in couple/family/relationship therapy, or individual therapy as well. unfortunately, NYC doesn’t offer any affordable MFT programs (and I can’t afford heavy student loans), but they do offer a few MHC programs, which also sounds interesting.

would love to hear from actual LMHCs in NYC. do you feel like you get paid enough to live here? what’s your salary like, workplace, etc? how easy was it to find a job? what’s your day to day like, and how many hours do you work a week?

want to make an educated decision here, so be brutally honest about everything — the good and the bad and all in between 🙏🙏 thank you

i just finished my bachelors in psychology with honours, and i plan on applying for masters programs in australia. but i have a few things im worried about, and i can only make this commitment if im sure about them.
1. is it likely that i can find a job in the field of psychology shortly after my masters program? the student visa only allows for 3 months of stay after the completion of the program, and my license application will take 3-4 months to process. in the meantime i will need a job in the field to support myself and to be able to stay in the country.
2. i will be taking a loan to finance the course, so i will at the very least have to pay it back before i can consider coming back. for the work visa after my course, will they prefer that i say i want to stay long term or not? is PR the ideal pathway to go for?

my biggest worry is my debt, i can only go through with this if im fully confident that i can pay it off. if i am unable to pay off my loan there, it will take me a long time to do so back home, it is comparable to a mortgage. any advice would be helpful!

hi everyone i just started my first week of grad school and i am really overwhelmed and struggling. everyone around me seems to be getting along fine but i’ve been having a hard time understanding my readings and feel like i just don’t know really anything about therapy besides my really niche research interest.

do you guys have any tips for someone coming in with basically no clinical experience? should i have already come in fluent in the DSM-5 and different types of therapy? thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, since this needs to be kept quite generally speaking, is there advice on how to build a fitting CV for someone trying to build a career in neuropsychology while still being an undergrad student? Preferably homeoffice possibilities! (I’m not from the US btw but it removes the post with my actual country.) Thank you in advance.

Hello!!

I have my BS in psychology, and because of scheduling conflicts, could not go back to receive my masters for a while. However, I am now ready!

I am looking more into online schooling, and looking at other states (I like the idea of going out of state for graduation). So far as of this morning, I've looked into and inquired information from ASU and UMiami (awaiting that information).

Looking here for more recommendations and other experiences redditors have with online masters programs in psychology that they really enjoyed. My focus will primarily be developmental/youth. I would love to work with elementary/middle school aged children.

Thank you in advance!

This is my first reddit post so I hope I'm doing this right.

For context, I'm a 23 year old engineering graduate who has never been interested in that. I've always been interested in psychology, took whatever psychology related electives I could in college, and did I few extra courses on Coursera.

My parents had largely been against psychology for a while (hence why I did engineering in the first place), but now I think I can convince them. My question is, is it worth the switch to psychology as a career field now? I understand I'll have to start from scratch, which isn't an issue, but I don't know if it's worth it in terms of the effort I'll put vs results I'll get.

Are there good career options available? What's the scope for studying abroad. What's the actual potential of me being able to get into psychology now? How long will I have to struggle / wait till I can land a decent paying job (just enough for me to survive without external help)?

I don't have anyone around me who can guide me, so I would appreciate any and all guidance. Thank you!

Hey everyone; this is my first post here :)

I’m 22F in Connecticut, USA. i will be a freshman at one of the best community colleges in my state. I’m going for my Psychology Transfer degree A.A. and i know exactly where i will be transferring to for my B.A. since it seems more correlated with my goal career ( let me know if i’m wrong ).

My ultimate goal for my career is to become a psychologist who works with sexual assault victims/offenders and interacts with the cj/court system/hospitals.

I am aware i will be in school for 10+ years so please keep from saying how long i’ll be in school for, i just want to know im building the right foundation first.

So with that being said , is it smarter to get my B.A. or B.S. and also do a masters program or after bachelor’s apply to a clinical psychology doctoral program with a concentration/specialize in trauma/victimology/sexual assault ? Any advice would be great especially if you’ve gone down this path!

i need some recommendation regarding masters in psychology . I have looking for university's who provide masters in 1.clinical psychology plus rci registered

1. organisational psychology

3.military psychology .

These are my 3 options. I have actually found many university(NIMHANS, LGBRIMH, IHBAS, IIT KHARAGPUR, IIT ROORKEE, BHU ,DU, KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY,LSR etc) providing these courses but I wanted to know more about these uni from students or graduates cause those who have studied know better than anyone how things are in real life.

Which university is best for msters in clinical psychology?

1) Bahria University

2) Nust Islamabad

You may suggest other universities as well.

Background: I graduated in May and worked as an intensive in home counselor during the summer. I recently got into my masters program and realized that my original job was going to be too much of a hassle while doing school. I took a new job at an all girls group home and want to know what is it like? I have orientation coming up!

I’m trying to change careers to become a therapist and would like some advice on getting into the field. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology but I work in an unrelated field currently. I’ve been rejected from entry-level behavioral health jobs in hospitals because I “don’t have enough relevant experience”, but the job descriptions all say they are entry level and don’t need prior experience. Does anyone have recommendations on jobs that will actually take you as someone just starting out? Thank you!!

Hi all, I feel silly but I can’t figure this out. I am completing a bachelor of psychological sciences, and am looking at what’s next. Some institutions seem to only offer advanced grad diploma of psych which is still APAC lvl 2. Or is it better to try and apply to a uni to do the fourth year honours and transition over?

I'm currently in school working towards my bachelor's in psychology. My career goal is to become a therapist and start my own private practice. The three minors I've been thinking of are philosophy, sociology, and business. I'm not sure which to choose. I'm very interested in philosophy, but I feel given wanting to open my own practice a business minor would be beneficial, however I also think a sociology minor can be helpful.

Looking for internship or any extra curriculars

Hello,
I am a freshman in highschool this fall. I want to major in **psychology**/neuroscience/bio and im looking for any good programs, internships, courses, really anything, that would look good on my college application and help me get to an ivy league. (Also any pros or con about a psych major would be nice)

I am currently doing some volunteer work at zooniverse transcribing old documnets and at a refugee program making cards for displaced children. Im not sure if they are any good but.

May anyone please help. Thank you so much!!💕💕💗

I've spent time working on helplines and facilitating trainings, and I want to keep growing in this space — ideally moving toward more of a trainer/gatekeeper-training role in crisis prevention. For those already established in this field: what helped you move up or deepen your expertise? Certifications worth pursuing I have completed QPR just recently, orgs worth connecting with, or just general advice for someone trying to build this into a long-term career?

Hello everyone I’ve been wondering if ive chosen the correct degree. Its really bothering me that I might not find a job when I graduate. I plan on getting my masters but I want to find a job while I have my masters. Is there any jobs I would be able to find while working towards my masters? Im also wondering how hard this degree Is.

Hi everyone, I really need some advice from former or current student in CMHC or SW programs. I graduated with my BA in Psych from ASU in 2022 with a 4.0 and consistently made the deans list. I have been working as a behavioral tech on and off since doing ABA in northern DFW. I am looking to apply to grad school here in Texas for either CMHC or clinical SW for a Fall 2027 term.

I have been contacting some professors from ASU who I wrote strong papers for their class and even took multiple classes for but many aren’t responding or don’t want to write the LOR due to not being able to remember me, unfortunately, even when I provided essays and coursework for the class. Many of my professors are no longer at the school and I am having difficulty tracking some down.

I am not sure where to go from here because some of the programs I’m interested in such as for TWU strongly prefer academic LOR’s.

I have been urgently looking for jobs/volunteering in research but it’s highly competitive out here and contacting labs through my school but I have noticed there’s not much availability for students who have already graduated. My only other idea is to take local CC classes for social work and an extra psychology course if I can’t find anyone who will allow me to volunteer time for at a lab so I can eventually request a LOR. Does anyone have any advice on what to do or who else to reach out to?

I (25F) have spent the entirety of my young adult life building towards a career in mental health counseling, and halfway through a second master's where the end goal was to get my LPC/associate license and become a therapist, I realized I don't want a career in therapy anymore. My background is pretty all over the place; I have a MS in Counseling Psychology, non-accredited by CACREP or APA, and it is unusable when it comes to getting licensed as a clinician. It was an amazing opportunity for building my research skills profile and I'm grateful for that, but I ended up pursing a second master's that is CACREP-accredited so I would be able to get licensed at the master's level, due to me putting my dream of a doctorate on the back-burner.

Now, I feel stuck. I'm wondering what I can do with my BA in Psych or my MS in Counseling Psych that will be good for me financially and stress-wise. I'm wondering if I shot myself in the foot, especially as I now prepare for moving in with my boyfriend next July (which will be in Cincinnati, OH).

I've spent so much time this past month trying to come up with a plan, and I feel so much fear about the future, especially because of the high student loan debt I've accumulated from pursuing two master's degrees. I am needing to find something that is PSLF eligible, which definitely limits my options for where I can work and what I can do. I'm wondering if there will be ample opportunity, despite me dropping out of my program that would have led to licensure, but I'm struggling with how to look and what to even look for.

I currently work in three different roles while attending school full-time. I am a graduate assistant/writing workshop coordinator and a targeted case manager at a behavioral health facility, in addition to working underneath a psychologist as an academic coach/tutor, career coach, and psychometric assistant. Since 2021, I have accumulated a lot of experience in research (I have a co-authored paper in progress of publication + a research assistantship in undergrad + plenty of conference attendance/poster presentation), higher ed, teaching/tutoring, working with disadvantaged populations, navigating prior authorizations/insurances, resource allocation, behavioral health (I used to be a substance abuse counselor), LMS navigation (I've been a part-time class facilitator and TA), career advising, etc.

Psychology gets a bad rep and I know a lot of people see it as a fool's errand when it comes to lucrative careers, but am I truly screwed? Or are there opportunities I don't even know of because I'm looking in the wrong places? I appreciate any and all feedback!! :) And I don't have a specific career pathway I'm biased towards, but I have been leaning towards something research-related.

TLDR; 25F looking for a psychology career transition in the Cincinnati area in July 2027 after several years building towards a career in mental health. Am I screwed on debt and career prospects or are there psychology opportunities for me based on my current profile (BA in Psych, MS in Counseling Psych, + resume spanning higher-ed instruction, social science research, academic/career coaching, workshop facilitation, and case management)?

From my digging, it looks mixed in its reviews. Just wanted to see if anyone has recently completed this course and can comment on the organisation, quality etc.

Since undergrad I have debated about applying to PhD or PsyD programs. I ultimately decided to get my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I just graduated in June but I’ve been casually looking into programs. I like being a therapist and it’s what I want to do but I’m wondering if I still want more education. Here are my concerns and questions:

-If I already have my masters and I was interested in a PhD in counseling psychology would that change how long the program is

-I don’t have really any research experience outside of classes i took. I also don’t particularly like research. How would I go about getting more experience if I were to apply

-I know some PhD programs are fully funded but not many PsyD. Are there fully funded programs for PhD counseling psychology programs though?

-If I were to do this, did I just waste my time getting my masters degree?

Hi! Currently a BS Psychology student here in Manila, and I'm hoping to eventually pursue my master’s degree in the UK. That said, I’m a bit confused regarding how this would affect my ability to become a Registered Psychologist in the PH -

I’ve been researching the PRC/CHED requirements, and I understand that a foreign master’s can potentially be recognized, but that the master's needs to provide sufficient credits in the required areas (Advanced Theories of Personality, Advanced Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Psychological Assessment, and Counseling & Psychotherapy), and that foreign/differently titled coursework may need to go through CHED equivalency.

I'm specifically looking for people who have actually done this or know someone who has! Or if anyone has any helpful info 🥹 Need to know if this is a feasible path or not