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therapist
Education
a bachelor's degree and a master's degree (or higher) in psychology or a related field.
it takes 3-5 years of training to become a suitable therapist
Trainee therapist, usually earn $56,000 to $59,000 a year. Qualified therapist, usually earn $72,000 to $103,000 a year. Senior therapist, who may also supervise staff, can earn $106,000 to $125,000 a year.
cons and pros
Cons
It can really be emotionally drain/demanding
it takes a lot of schooling and hard work to even be considered a qualified therapist.
you have to set up your own business
though you are your own boss your gonna find that most of your clients can only meet at certain time which would make your schedule sometimes confusing
its a pretty lonely profession because it always mostly about the client and its their space to feel safe.
If you are a travel therapist you can get your license
reimbursed.
Pros
You get this sense of satisfaction form helping people and listening to peoples problems get solved.
it provides a lot of employment options and if you get a good job at a nice place then the job pays pretty well.
you can have very flexible work hours and you get to be your own boss
you get to meet a lot of people and learn about their lives and make amazing new friends
you can get difficult co-worker and patients.
what do therapists do
assess clients' problems and strengths through interviews and observation. carry out tests that measure mental performance and personality type. develop treatment plans to help clients with self-development and overcoming problems. help clients understand themselves, their needs and their motivations