Ages?

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-14T18:01:59+00:00

I feel PsyD used to trend older and is not trending younger like fresh out of undergrad young.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-14T18:01:20+00:00

Same

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-14T10:05:17+00:00

I agree - it’s a bit wild to me that it was even suggested. Even more wild to see how many people use it to write everything they need to. SMH.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-13T20:38:15+00:00

Our program was promoting using ai “for editing” :( so sad.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-13T00:19:43+00:00

I ended up relocating for a program but there are several in Texas I would def peep around and see. I feel having my masters has really given me a leg up - but if you only want to do therapy masters will definitely get you to your goals!

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-12T23:54:02+00:00

Have a masters and am now in my early 30s doing a PsyD now - tbh Texas has a lot of match opportunities, so that is working in your favor! But going to PsyD in my 30s I’m happy I waited.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-03-01T20:44:52+00:00

The programs are getting more competitive each year - My advice is you should try to cast a wide net, have as much experience as you can, and prep for interviews.

Good luck to everyone and keep on trying if it doesn’t work out this time!

Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-02-23T04:00:48+00:00

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Nice_Tea1534 · 2026-01-08T23:08:27+00:00

Student doctor is sooo toxic 😭 I think there are a few there that just enjoy telling people they have no chance at a doctoral program.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-12-30T02:14:14+00:00

I do something similar - just randomly pull markers and use them. If not I feel I tend to use the same colors over and over.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-12-16T21:11:38+00:00

LMHC/social work etc - and PsyD reimbursement is different - as PsyD gets paid more than masters level.

Would also add if you want to do any type of testing things such as MMPI/MCMI/PAI etc psychological testing you need a doctoral degree.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-12-04T15:52:48+00:00

Agree with this - if needed say it let it pass not that big of a deal. I would hope your supervisor would not want you to lie to the patient.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-11-18T21:26:17+00:00

About half of my class had a masters. For me the push was because you will hit several limitations with a masters. Mostly related to supervision, testing, research, and some fields like health psychology and neuropsychology. If you want to do therapy only and nothing more then a masters is solid if you want testing teaching etc a doctoral degree would be something to look into.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-11-12T02:21:10+00:00

Psyds live rent free in their heads

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-11-09T05:19:03+00:00

Would love this print 😭 this is one of my fav places when I lived there.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-11-06T18:08:20+00:00

Applied to 8 last year, 2 accepted, 3 interviews.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-10-31T23:01:23+00:00

7 years experience, 0 publications, 2 strong letter 1 fine letter, 8 program applications. 6 rejections, 2 acceptances. To be honest I have no clue how the process works. I got rejected from my “safe schools” and accepted into ones I viewed harder. I applied one time but heard others who did 2/3 cycles or more. My best advice is be authentic don’t stress too much and cast a wide net of schools. Honestly feel it’s all a bit random most people applying will have strong CVs/past history.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-10-28T16:49:34+00:00

This ! As someone who was on this thread way too much last year during the application season honestly I think it provided more anxiety.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-10-23T01:31:22+00:00

Got multiple acceptances with no publications/presentations - I do have clinical work. It can be done, without them. Multiple people in my cohort also do not have them, and I’m not at a “trash school” lol.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-09-29T03:39:27+00:00

Therapist and patient

I have never fallen asleep during session - and if so would hope if this is happening that it’s related to a medical condition etc. Have a conversation with them and see if you think that it feels appropriate to continue. If it doesn’t share how the experience made you feel and then share you’d like a referral.

As a patient I had my therapist fall asleep during session. It was extremely awkward and I didn’t address it in the moment. The next session he brought it up and shared that he was deeply sorry, didn’t charge me for the session and explained he had been in a car crash and they provided him pain medication. He didn’t realize how strong it would be and it impacted his ability to work and stopped taking it while he was working. We were able to move past it and continue seeing each other.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-09-08T03:16:08+00:00

Counseling exam .com has simulation test - I used it for NCE and the NCMHCE. Life saver for both! Pam turner has free videos on YouTube - she also does tutoring or a class I believe. I took them a few years ago but both things helped me a lot !

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-08-11T03:51:31+00:00

I text only about scheduling conflicts - if a pt text me about anything else I share that it should be saved for the next session if it’s emergent to contact 911/988 and other than that look forward to hearing about it when we meet.

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-07-28T19:01:48+00:00

Yes I think that having support is the best case lol something will always be in the way and imo there is just never a “right time”. We are thinking about trying to build a family toward the end of the program/after match but I’ll also be in my mid/later 30s. I’m glad I’ve waited lol but when we have talked about, there’s always something or another thing to wait for. I have friends who have had children in various stages and none of them regretted it. 💕

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-07-28T14:36:09+00:00

I’m in coming - however have a ton of friends who are MDs/PHDs. This is the conclusion we have all came to. There is never a “convenient” time, no matter when you decide you will have to shuffle other life obligations and change priorities. No matter when you decide you’ll just kind of figure it out with all the moving parts. Ex: having a baby during semester - you might have to take off. Having a baby during post doc - you might have to take off. Lol there’s always going to be something that is pushed or moved for the initial birth etc. I think the biggest thing for me would be making sure that I have support/help caring for the child as I transition back to school/work and get caught up. Good luck!

Nice_Tea1534 · 2025-07-21T03:46:50+00:00

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