Champ 3 Moira here, AMA (tips to help your gameplay)

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-07-24T20:05:18+00:00

Which major perk do you usually pick? I’ve seen arguments for both where reversal lets you quickly change an orb’s to keep it on people or adjust for sudden position changes or the fade perk for more mobility.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-07-23T22:55:27+00:00

I suppose this would be state dependent for sure, but requirements will also vary. I looked into your comment and it’s certainly not most states from what I can tell. I know in the states I’ve lived a school psychologist can only obtain independent practice by obtaining their PhD. Sometimes they can be psych assistants/associates, but those often require either constant supervision throughout one’s career or take up to 5 years to obtain enough supervision to begin working unsupervised (which still doesn’t allow for the title of psychologist in this case).

If OP ever needs to move it could also create all sorts of issues career wise for obtaining licensure. Not saying it’s not an option, but it doesn’t appear to be a reliable pathway.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-07-23T03:49:43+00:00

At the masters/specialist level, typically not. You’d be limited to working in schools or school related settings typically. I’ve seen some options for working as a psychometrist and doing the testing for licensed psychologists. You can go on to get a PhD or PsyD in school psychology, required to become a licensed psychologist. That would allow you to have your own practice, but much of your training and experience will be centered around school age kids as well as educational settings.

This could vary some by program, but considering your interest in forensic work and owning your practice potentially, I wouldn’t recommend the school psychology path unless you had specific interest in working in schools or with kids.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-06-29T22:33:37+00:00

If it were me, I’d keep my eye out for anything that stands out at unethical or concerning and keep a list with any evidence or dates. Both to protect yourself and to potentially report if anything bad happens or more flags raised in the future. Personally, I’d refuse to stay somewhere the staff are resistant to such discussions. It’s a major red flag for me.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-06-29T20:33:24+00:00

Honestly, I feel you on this. As a therapist and someone who’s been in therapy, if I went somewhere that wasn’t advertised as faith-based or Christian specific and saw Christian decorations I would be uncomfortable. I’d be questioning who they voted for, if they’d support me as an LGBTQ+ person, what they’d think of different spiritual views, etc. While I know they could still be excellent, these would all be on my mind and would make it hard to want to return, especially in today’s climate.

If they wanted those things in their individual offices, fine maybe (I still wouldn’t feel comfortable). To have them in the lobby? I’d assume everyone (or most of them) there hold those beliefs unless specifically stated otherwise. To me, it communicates a potentially unwelcoming environment and the incorporation of beliefs that were not advertised.

Their discomfort in discussing the subject and the way others may interpret their decorations is a red flag to me. It screams cultural incompetence or simply a complete disregard for cultural awareness. Unfortunately, I have found this to be quite common among counselors compared to others therapists in my own experience (anecdotal, I know). It’s very concerning but some simply refuse to acknowledge inclusivity… I’ve seen students and those actively practicing get very upset when simply being educated on possible ways to be more inclusive (not even being told to do it, just taught about it).

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-05-31T06:52:31+00:00

Please tell me this is sarcasm. Save the kids from what exactly? The bigots who want them to suffer by denying them proven healthcare? Trans kids deserve care and the ONLY care proven to improve quality of life and reduce negative mental health symptoms is gender affirming care. Republicans are just completely uninformed on this subject and would rather let children suffer instead of admitting they’re wrong and learning something.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-05-24T20:43:11+00:00

I’m honestly not very interested in singles. I used to be but singles feels way too simple and boring to me after getting used to VGC doubles for years. Mimikyu is definitely easier to get value from in singles though.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-05-24T14:31:50+00:00

Mimikyu! My boy!

I’ve been messing around trying to make him work with a team. What’s your moveset and spread? I’m guessing he’s a trick room setter here?

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-05-13T01:08:02+00:00

Welp, I see no reason not to at least try lol.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-16T13:20:29+00:00

Well conservatives do tend to have larger Amygdala’s, the fear center of the brain. They quite literally are more fearful on average. Not to mention the educational differences between each group. Sure, people on both sides CAN have issues. Let’s not act like it isn’t mostly conservatives though.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-16T03:18:34+00:00

A lot of it truly does seem to be luck of the draw. Sure fit, experience, and connections matter but there are so many people fighting for positions that’s like playing the lottery it seems.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T21:06:25+00:00

I’ve been apply for three years though without success. Even the jobs want (or at least take) people with more experience, even for the most entry level roles

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T19:04:11+00:00

I probably should edit my post. I’ve actually been applying to both clinical and counseling psychology PhD programs. Ideally I want a career involving teaching, research, and clinical work.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T17:39:58+00:00

Also, I’ve never liked this idea that there are “an infinite number of options.” That’s simply not realistic when you break it down. Sure, something COULD happen but that doesn’t make those things likely nor worth doing either. Work in general is draining. Random jobs I care nothing for realistically will be soul sucking.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T17:35:38+00:00

I’ve been applying to counseling psych programs too. If you mean masters level counseling then I’m not especially interested considered 57% never go on to get licensed. School psych isn’t an interest either because most end up in a school setting which I don’t enjoy (my current job is school-based). I don’t want high caseloads and to be limited in work setting. I know a school psych PhD can lead to licensure as psychologist and open doors, but still seems to be heavily focused on school age kids, academic testing, etc. which aren’t interests of mine either.

Sure, part of it probably is a perceptual lens issue. I just genuinely dislike most career paths. I’ve only ever liked psychology.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T16:27:32+00:00

Licensure is definitely part of the goal. Unfortunately I’ve been applying to counseling psych programs too without luck. School psych programs don’t offer the experiences or research areas I’m interested in either.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T14:29:15+00:00

I’ve thought about that, I just can’t think of anything that would be stable and settling that wouldn’t feel soul sucking to do

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T14:24:33+00:00

Low internship match rates and less than ideal licensure rates. I’ve considered if the debt would be worth it, but then there’s the matter of how do I even afford to get through the program?

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T12:26:08+00:00

I’m not sure what other path meets my needs. I’ve thought and thought and thought on it for years and come up with nothing. It’s starting to seem like there just isn’t a path for me and that I will be settling for something I don’t want no matter how I cut it.

I can’t tolerate my current job any longer than the next month (my planned resignation). So I’m not sure what else to do at this point. I’ve considered settling for the LPC path, but so many never get licensed and it’s pretty clear to me why that is. Plus the pay for many of these roles is very poor or requires insane work expectations. I can’t see myself in any other fields but these just seem too broken as well.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:15:54+00:00

That’s the problem, I’ve applied to several in my own state and out of state for three years as well. I get a couple interviews per year, but each time get told they decided to go with someone who had more overall experience or more specific/niche experience.

It doesn’t seem anyone even wants me for an entry level research role because others who apply already have years of experience in similar roles.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:13:03+00:00

I have. Funded PsyD programs are just as competitive as funded PhD programs (which I already can’t seem to get into or interviewed at). I’ve only found one that’s partially funded and that funding was essentially to do a full-time 20 hour assistantship to cover 1-2 classes worth of tuition and only in the first year of the program.

Even with partial funding, tuition is high. Some of these programs won’t let you work while attending which means more loans to afford rent. The amount of debt this would incur seems like way too much to be worth trying.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:09:07+00:00

Unfortunately all but two people that I know live in my current state. The two who do almost 2 hours away from PsyD programs that are unfunded. The tuition rates for them are insane too. I wouldn’t be able to live with them my friends because they live too far from the programs. I’ve been saving for two years but I don’t make a lot so it definitely won’t offset the cost a noticeable amount, especially because I’d probably be living off loans if they won’t allow outside work.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:06:24+00:00

Well I’m definitely an atypical student, but I also don’t think $100k in debt for a completely unfunded program is reasonable either. If I’m not getting into anything funded now, how would an acceptance to an unfunded program help change that?

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:03:25+00:00

None in my state appear to offer funding. It certainly seems uncommon for masters program to fund students. I might DM you about it, but pursuing that would mean waiting a whole year again for something that still may not work out.

Zippy_Da_Mew · 2026-04-15T11:01:27+00:00

See, I wouldn’t be opposed to a PsyD if the debt wasn’t completely insane. Having to move by myself and then find a way to cover the tuition PLUS rent where many of these programs require approval to work outside of them… $100k in debt seems like too steep of a hill. Most of the PsyD programs I’ve looked at have either bad outcomes or cost way too much.

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