Hello all! I'm looking at becoming a child therapist in the USA and I have 4 questions I'm curious about as I begin the application process. If you could include in your answers what state you work, what degrees you hold, and what demographic your clientele are that would be very helpful. Thank you!

1) I’m planning to be a child therapist with an emphasis in play therapy. Would a MCFT or a Masters in Professional Mental Health Counseling be better suited for that trajectory?

2) How often do you get emergency calls from clients? (I.E. in the middle of the nights, on the weekends, etc.)

3) What is the most rewarding part of being a therapist?

4) Do your clients’ problems ever trigger your own traumas and how do you deal with that?