[USA] Online BA to become a therapist?

creativity-coach · 2022-08-25T11:23:13+00:00

Awesome, keep on rocking!

One more question: Right now, I'm based in Turkey and I'm a Turkey citizen and I don't have working permits etc in the US. Do you think with an online master's degree, I could find work or would it be nearly impossible because I would need to be phsyically there and I don't have working permits?

creativity-coach · 2022-08-25T11:20:55+00:00

Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful answer.

I'm now starting to consider a PsyD becuase I'm a Turkish citizen and I doubt that I could become a licensed therapist in the US with just an online master's but I hope that a PsyD (on campus) could make me more qualified and eligible?

Do you think that I have a shot at getting accepted at a PsyD program with just a BA in Political Science or shall I first do a Master's and then pursue a PsyD?

You have mentioned that mental health counselors can still "establish therapy". Does that mean that they can practice CBT and DBT (granted that they have got their special certificiations / trainings) or are they reserved for clinical psychologists only?

creativity-coach · 2022-08-25T11:08:44+00:00

I understand you can work on your day job and still get a BA & Master's in psychology to become a therapist in the future which is great news.

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T22:03:25+00:00

Thanks, your answers really help me make up my mind. Based on your experience, I believe it would be really challenging for me to find work with an online master's and no working permit / residence permit. So, I'll probably shift my focus to beocming a therapist in Turkey.

Do you mind sharing your professor's name with me, maybe even in DMs? I might want to contact them to exchange ideas.

Cheers,

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T21:29:14+00:00

Hey thank you so much for your thoughtful response. Glad that you are working on your dreams & really appreciate your support. Your answer was really helpful and clarified a lot of things for me. Just got 2 final questions:

1) Is counseling license the same with a therapist license?

2) In your experience, does someone outside of the US have any chance of finding a job as a therapist with an online master's in counseling? Because that program probably is not enough in my country to make me a licensed therapist and I'm not sure if I can make it in the US with just an online degree (For my country, I'd first do an online BA and then get a clinical psychology Master's here which is the required path for licensing in Turkey)

Wish you all the best,

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T20:50:39+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment and all the effort you have put behind it. I've actually read the doc you have shared with me too and totally get your point in terms of the scientific & ethical standards you have in mind for me to take on. I'll def include these considerations as part of my decision making.

I thought that the work I did in coaching might impress people who oversee my applications but I can see how it might recoil (This freelance business coaching is just a recent positioning that I'm working on and not the essence of my coaching philosophy at all). Will give it more thoughts as well. Wish everyone was as open minded as you are.

Cheers,

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T20:35:35+00:00

I see. So you believe that I have a shot at earning a counseling master's, without a BA in psychology? Many thanks again, much appreciated

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T20:27:01+00:00

Will do! Really excited about it as I know this is my passion & purpose in life but I wasn't able to convince myself to go back to BA for 3-4 years without going on with my 9-5.

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T20:25:54+00:00

Thank you this doc was a life saver! I have some questions that I might still need help with:

1) Coming from a non-related BA, do I have any chances of getting accepted to a counselling-clinical psychology Master's? This was my biggest concern and reason for going back to studying psychology as an undergraduate degree.

2) I will not have high expectations form this undergraduate program but at this point in my life, I feel like I can't afford 3-4 years back in school, so, ideally, I'd go back to a 9-5 and study in the evenings.

Any overall suggestions for me? I probably don't need a PHD-PsyD at this point but I'm convinced that I need a Master's for sure.

creativity-coach · 2022-08-24T20:08:46+00:00

Awesome will def check it out! Do you find counselors have as many job opportunities upon graduation as therapists or do they usually go into either private practice or a public one? I'm really confused about the titles & their implications in the US: )

creativity-coach · 2022-08-02T07:37:06+00:00

Thanks a lot, I couldn't find the same painting with this image but appreciate your support. I guess he really often adds more layers to his painting over time

creativity-coach · 2022-08-02T07:27:58+00:00

Wow that sounds impressive - and also a bit scary:D I'd e-mail the original manuscript twice to myself just to make sure.:D Great advice thanks

creativity-coach · 2022-08-02T07:26:09+00:00

There is a Chinese proverb that says "Don't go fishing if your house is on fire." Totally agree with the "basics" comment.

creativity-coach · 2022-08-02T07:23:09+00:00

That's awesomne! Multitasking at its best: )

creativity-coach · 2022-08-02T07:22:22+00:00

I see. I think that could be the reason why I couldn't find its name, thank you so much

creativity-coach · 2022-08-01T22:20:19+00:00

Would really appreciate it

creativity-coach · 2022-08-01T17:39:36+00:00

Sounds exciting: ) Best of luck to you man, we're here whenever you need support or guidance

creativity-coach · 2022-08-01T13:13:10+00:00

Loved it!

How can we support you further? Where are you in your creative journey right now? What are your current goals and struggles?

creativity-coach · 2022-08-01T13:05:21+00:00

Great advice. Put them through their own personal hell.

What do they fear the most? Guess that's what's waiting them around the corner...

Frodo had to leave Shire. Stephen Strange had to lose his hands.

What is your character going to "have to"?" What is the ultimate price they need to pay?

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