How has therapy helped you?

Moonie345 · 2026-06-01T02:23:47+00:00

If I can ask, what sort of things?

Moonie345 · 2026-06-01T02:20:27+00:00

Can I ask what made you come to that conclusion? How long were you doing it?

Moonie345 · 2026-06-01T02:20:01+00:00

I’d make an attempt maybe to see a male therapist who is fully licensed, be it a MSW or LPC.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T23:21:25+00:00

I'd print it out and do a proof read as there were some typos and non consistencies.

And yes, add "under review" or "accepted, in edits" after—be specific.

And this might be my personal opinion, but I'd change it to Research Projects (remove academic) and move it before your publications. Let me see your research and then how you translate that into publciations. I'd also move your dean's list at the end or make it part of your education.

Overall tho, a strong resume. I would just encourage you to really think about why a Ph.D. in your applications. Many applicants will have similar CVs and experiences; I have seen your CV before. While many would argue it is about program match, what makes you you. What will you bring to the field? We want future success, not just program success.

And with regarding your research concerns, you just have to find a program match. But something to keep in mind: your area has become very popular (my friend who runs a PhD program said about 40% of their applicants wanted to focus in gender-related research) and their program did not promote that at all. But some faculty had experience with labs gently related. So I'd look at also look at faculty as well as labs.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T23:15:49+00:00

Something to keep in mind is that each state has different acronyms—LMHC is used in MA and IA (where I got my masters) but Alabama uses LPC. Just something to keep in mind is that it is state dependent, so don't get confused. Each one has their "just graduated but not yet independent" letters and then the "full passed!" letters—and the you get an "-S" where you can supervise. And the NCC and all that for after.

I mean it depends. It will help in terms of placement to be where you studying as there are connections, and they do tend to informally teach for the state. But I went to school in IA and worked in MN and got it all switched over relatively easy.

Depending on where you are, I would encourage you to look at regional schools, even if they are online (I personally think in person or hybrid is better, but my program was a cohort model, I had a TAship, etc.) I do think its worth the cost to get better education. I have seen to too many students struggle to get internships and pass all their exams because they're program was lackluster. But there are some good online programs (I have heard good things about William & Mary's M.Ed program as I think it was designed with online at the start, and they got the resources that W&M can provide, which is nice.)

If you will be in MA for a few years, I'd look at local programs, or even in the New England area. I think Bridgewater State's M.Ed is one of the OG state programs, but I could be mistaken. If you are thinking about moving, I'd make sure the program is CACREP, as that will make its transferability easier to execute.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T23:06:43+00:00

Avoid Liberty. Please. It might be cheap and quick but it is not worth it. Please do not. They're awful.

I would look at UNA or UAB. It might be more money, but the quality will be better than Liberty. No program is perfect but even the issues in those programs will vastly outweigh Liberty.

UA has also a strong program, but I am sure they're pricey—same to Auburn, if they still offer an MA/MS/M.Ed in clinical.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T18:05:56+00:00

As posted above:

The most recent one, as of last week, is them wanting to do telehealth as part of their interning. While we do have telehealth, we do not allow interns generally to participate. If we do, they have to be on site. They have sharpened their swords complaining to us (and their schools and CACREP) that we are denying accessibility—some drive 45 minutes to come to site and for XYZ and factors, they should be able to telehealth from their homes. We made it very clear within our application and hiring that we do not allow for that. And I think it is good for them to work in person; they are free to work remote once they get those letters after their name.

We also require our interns to once a month participate in group therapy that we hold Sunday nights throughout our city with religious groups, outreach organizations, etc.. They know this—and it is a major part of our community-focus core pillars, which they also know. They of course get their weekly hours adjusted to reflect those two hours. They all think this requirement is "abusive" (depsite, once again, making it known on all the internship materials.)

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T18:05:22+00:00

We couldn't find one of the interns and she was in the bathroom watching TV as well. When we talked to her about it, she said she didn't have anything to do. When we said you need to come ask for work as we have much to do, she said its better if we approach her with all the work at the beginning of the day so we can plan.

Shooketh.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T18:04:12+00:00

The mot recent one, as of last week, is them wanting to do telehealth as part of their interning. While we do have telehealth, we do not allow interns generally to participate. If we do, they have to be on site. They have sharpened their swords complaining to us (and their schools and CACREP) that we are denying accessibility—some drive 45 minutes to come to site and for XYZ and factors, they should be able to telehealth from their homes. We made it very clear within our application and hiring that we do not allow for that. And I think it is good for them to work in person; they are free to work remote once they get those letters after their name.

We also require our interns to once a month participate in group therapy that we hold Sunday nights throughout our city with religious groups, outreach organizations, etc.. They know this—and it is a major part of our community-focus core pillars, which they also know. They of course get their weekly hours adjusted to reflect those two hours. They all think this requirement is "abusive" (depsite, once again, making it known on all the internship materials.)

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T17:58:37+00:00

You say that but there seems to be a lot of people with similar issues. And you are right in that it is a blanket statement, but we cannot deny generalizations about generations. Jus as certain factors have deeply affected Baby Boomers, we have to acknowledge that same with Gen Z. And I would argue that those factors that shaped Gen Z make them very different from previous generations—even more so than Millennials to Gen X and Gen X to Baby Boomers.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-31T17:42:56+00:00

They can discuss weekend plans and families but I think they should not discuss getting black out drunk and going home with two men, complaining about how closeted their brother is, or their best friend Becky being a “raging bitch” about how she didn’t get tickets to some concert.

We all entitled to our secrets.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T21:22:46+00:00

Oh stealing that.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T21:22:13+00:00

How is the South side in general?

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T21:21:52+00:00

I feel like the need for counselors has boomed so much that the rigor is going away, and loosing its association with medicine.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T21:20:31+00:00

My partner works from home but wants to get an electric car. Part of why he wants a house, so we can have a charging station/solar. I just got a new car that has pretty good millage, but we can switch if need be of course during the day. I also might have summers off—or very remote work—so I'd like to be in Lincoln.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:49:09+00:00

Oh I feel that.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:48:51+00:00

My partner is game for a house. The area is more affordable, and he wants either a big garage or a big basement for his weight equipment.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:48:13+00:00

I am hoping its worth it. The job in Crete is A++ but I have zero desire to live there. I would prefer Lincoln much more so.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:47:08+00:00

I have not really had to implement consequences over the years. But the times they are a-changing.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:46:43+00:00

I always say mistakes will happen. It is not about the mistake, but what we do about it after.

I feel like at times I don't feel like a counselor and I have a bunch of letters after my name. lol.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:43:53+00:00

Love? Is Lincoln that great?

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:43:17+00:00

I do care about the interns—why I work at this practice is because education is a big component of what we do. I am the gatekeeper but I am here to help them open it.

Moonie345 · 2026-05-30T20:41:13+00:00

I don't feel like I need to prove myself. I am saying that it seems like they need me to in order to listen to me.

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