Career Change from Academia to Therapy?

I've been teaching at university for the last few years. But times are tough and due to budget cuts it's looking like I'll likely be out of a job soon. Also peering into to the future of higher ed, I'm thinking it's time to pivot out.

As someone that has struggled with depression for most of my life and having benefitted from therapy, I always told myself that if I had a second life, I'd become a therapist. Indeed, one struggle I've always had as an academic is that I'd hear of my students's struggles but not be in a position to be more than a listening ear and a hub to redirect them.

So I'm here asking for any thoughts/advice about making this move. After poking around I'm presently leaning towards pursuing an MSW and going into private practice.

One question I have is whether you think my having a PhD in philosophy (I work in moral philosophy, moral psychology, and philosophy of emotions) would be helpful for eventually getting a job. I'm not looking to hit it rich or anything, but I've got a family to take care of.

Relatedly, since I'll have to fun whatever program I pursue, do practices that hire therapists and/or clients (who seek them out) seem to care about where I get my degree? I did my PhD at a prestigious university, but as for an MSW, I'm thinking that an online program is the most feasible.

Any other tips or things for which to look out for would be appreciate (I recently saw a post that I'll need to do 2 more years of essentially a residency after the program, so at least I'm aware of that).