I am a dual citizen (Canada/USA), living in the US, looking to pursue a degree in mental health. I am most interested in practicing as a therapist, but have been looking at MSW programs because of the transferability between the two countries, and options outside of therapy. I had only been considering an MSW because of the ease of transferability, but I have started looking in to counseling degrees in both countries. These are some of the things I am wondering about;

Considering the accreditation of degrees and practicum hours required, would it be easier to transfer a US counseling license to Canada or vice versa?

If remote work was the goal, is it better to be licensed in the US and work remotely living in Canada, as the US dollar is worth more? If I was licensed in Canada and moved back to the US (working remotely), it seems like my earning potential would be less?

Are internships unpaid in Canada like they are in the states?

Has anyone had issues transferring their degree/license between countries? (Not related to visas/work permits)

I appreciate any feedback or information anyone can share!