THE ONE THING I WANT YOU TO KNOW BEFORE BECOMING A THERAPIST

Great video!! Sadly I don’t have a husband but I do live with my parents now. Once I take my NCE I’m hoping to work as a university counselor or in the school systems (something along those routes.) Great video and yes counseling sadly is a low paying degree especially for the hours and work that’s done to receive your degree.

Very informative as always! I did know this from watching other videos etc., but it does reinforce my plan to go into private practice ASAP once I graduate

I have a massage therapy license, and I got paid $45 an hour minimum (up to $80 per hour).
I can’t do massage therapy at 65 years old, so why would a masters degree pay less than that?!
Private practice is the only way to be.

Hmm so because I don’t have a spouse are you saying I shouldn’t pursue this master’s degree? 🤔 I’m sure there are single mothers or single women who make it work. Not everyone is as privileged as you. I’m a single mother, work a full time job & have a mortgage. I’m going thru undergrad right now & would like to get a masters in counseling. I could let what you’re saying discourage me, but I usually always find a way to make things work. Thanks for info though.

Wow...good to know! My niece got her bachelor's in psychology and has taken a little time off before pursuing her Masters but I will definitely share your video. I wonder if getting training as a psychedelic therapist might improve that dynamic. It seems there will be a huge demand there eventually and it also might offer one more flexibility.

Yes this is something I’m HYPER aware of, and I’ve done a lot of reconsidering about this path.

I even went so far as to put out an anonymous survey asking therapists things like what their license is, how long they’ve been working, what their starting pay out of school was, current pay, job satisfaction on a scale of 1-5, if they would pursue this career again, etc and an open comment box for what they wish they’d known. I received around 55 responses! Considering the systemic issues and pay, I was surprised that the majority said they WOULD do it again.

I still had resigned myself that if I didn’t hear back from the program I applied to, I would close that chapter and move on to something else. But I did get an interview- and I was surprised how happy I was about it. Then when I got picked as an alternate for Fall, I didn’t even hesitate to reapply for Spring. I got accepted outright this time! As scary as it is- I’m a divorced, single mom. Deep down I really do want to pursue this. 😍

I’ve run a successful small business in the past (photography), and I feel well versed in a lot of things that I will need to run a private practice. That’s my plan to go into ASAP. However, running a business isn’t easy by any means and my advice to anyone else on this path with me.. is to prioritize getting some side education in business!

How is 100$/hour low paying?

Calling 80k low paying is crazy

i'm single and considering getting my masters in social work and doing private practice (im pivoting careers) but this was so so incredibly discouraging 😢 maybe i should stick to my soulless and depressing marketing career

Do you know anyone who could share their experience as an ALS Therapist?

Amazing content and easy to understand thank you!

I've been in the mental health system as a client for 20 years. I've been aware for a long time that social workers get paid dick. So, I am grateful for every social worker I have.

You have to get into this field BECAUSE YOU CARE.

I think you're being very privileged. Money is not everything. Caring for people is THE most important thing.