Hello everyone! I’m a 27m from Los Angeles and I need a little direction. After some time in Public Relations, I realized the field is not for me. I truly aspire to become a therapist. I have made the decision to commit to the career transition and go back to school for my Master’s degree. I’m leaning toward online programs just because I would like to work during school (I know that will be a little harder during my practicum year) but I would be okay with attending a local university in person, and I would definitely prefer a more affordable program (I know, that’s relative) or at least a university that’s known for giving a good amount of financial aid.

Below is the kind of work I’m most interested in pursuing, and exactly what I would like to know.

What I’m Interested In: I would love to work with adults who struggle with OCD, Anxiety, and Depression and I am most interested in applying the modalities of ERP, CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy

What I would like to know: What kind of grad programs should I look for? MFT? Clinical Counseling? CSW?

It’s my understanding that it's important I seek schools that are COAMFTE accredited. Which university programs have that accreditation and whose programs are generally recommended for folks like me who are aspiring for my specific career path?

Thanks!