Comments for Counseling http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com Questions About Counseling Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:17:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Can a person with a masters in counseling get a job working in addiction? by asuransi jiwa murah http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/psychology/can-a-person-with-a-masters-in-counseling-get-a-job-working-in-addiction/#comment-13455 asuransi jiwa murah Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:17:34 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/psychology/can-a-person-with-a-masters-in-counseling-get-a-job-working-in-addiction/#comment-13455 <strong>asuransi jiwa murah...</strong> [...]Counseling » Blog Archive » Can a person with a masters in counseling get a job working in addiction?[...]... asuransi jiwa murah…

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]]> Comment on Counseling? by bmac http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13364 bmac Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:43:33 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13364 Then try Al-Anon and Alateen: Talk to others your age about how they handled their parents drinking. You can go and just listen until you feel comfortable enough to share. It will make a huge difference in your life. Then try Al-Anon and Alateen:

Talk to others your age about how they handled their parents drinking. You can go and just listen until you feel comfortable enough to share. It will make a huge difference in your life.

]]> Comment on How difficult is it to move to another state as a counseling psychologist? by Kate http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/psychology/how-difficult-is-it-to-move-to-another-state-as-a-counseling-psychologist/#comment-13351 Kate Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:16:08 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/psychology/how-difficult-is-it-to-move-to-another-state-as-a-counseling-psychologist/#comment-13351 Hi, First of all, check the requirements of the state you are moving to. It is ironic that in some states, a masters in counseling does not enable you to legally counsel (strange, isn't it? ) All states require a combination of masters degree, 2 to 3 years of experience and passing a state test to become a therapist. The classifications that I am currently aware of are: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.) By far, LCSWs are doing the most counseling right now, and are licensed to counsel and open a private practice in all states (upon meeting that state's licensing requirements. ) Not so with the other degrees, although that is changing. So, check South Carolina's requirements. I got a BS in Psychology and switched my masters to a social work degree because it still enabled me to become a therapist, but opened up numerous other job opportunities. LCSWs can be therapists, but also case managers, addiction counselors, advocates, managers, the list goes on and on. It is not limited just to counseling as the others are. For me, it was the most employable degree. I would suggest looking at all the requirements, then deciding which masters degree offers you what you are looking for If it is the masters in counseling, then be very clear on what each state requires for you to legally practice. Once you are licensed in one state, it is usually just a matter of applying to the new state, providing proof of education and experience, and (sometimes) taking their test (but usually they waive it if you are licensed elswhere.) Sometimes you might need an additional course in that state's mandated reporting laws, etc. Best of luck to you! Hi,
First of all, check the requirements of the state you are moving to. It is ironic that in some states, a masters in counseling does not enable you to legally counsel (strange, isn’t it? )

All states require a combination of masters degree, 2 to 3 years of experience and passing a state test to become a therapist. The classifications that I am currently aware of are: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.)

By far, LCSWs are doing the most counseling right now, and are licensed to counsel and open a private practice in all states (upon meeting that state’s licensing requirements. ) Not so with the other degrees, although that is changing. So, check South Carolina’s requirements.

I got a BS in Psychology and switched my masters to a social work degree because it still enabled me to become a therapist, but opened up numerous other job opportunities. LCSWs can be therapists, but also case managers, addiction counselors, advocates, managers, the list goes on and on. It is not limited just to counseling as the others are. For me, it was the most employable degree.

I would suggest looking at all the requirements, then deciding which masters degree offers you what you are looking for If it is the masters in counseling, then be very clear on what each state requires for you to legally practice.

Once you are licensed in one state, it is usually just a matter of applying to the new state, providing proof of education and experience, and (sometimes) taking their test (but usually they waive it if you are licensed elswhere.) Sometimes you might need an additional course in that state’s mandated reporting laws, etc.

Best of luck to you!

]]> Comment on Counseling? by seahorse0420 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13363 seahorse0420 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:27:17 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13363 I think its a great idea. I used to be very skeptical and cynical about counselors and shrinks too. However, after I got myself into a bit of a jam and was required to see one for a 10 week cycle, I had to seriously rethink my opinion of them. I was certainly never one to share my personal information with anyone either. I bottle up my emotions at all costs and usually only shared them with a journal. But there is such an amazing comfort level at the counselors because they are legally bound to keep everything confidential. When I first started attending counseling I thought they were going to start forcing problems on me that I didn't have. Start making me believe I was crazy or something was really wrong with me. I was pleasantly surprised to find my counselor quickly became a confidante for me, someone with an outside opinion of my situation. The crazy part was that often times the opinion he spoke back to me after I started going over any issues I had, was always the opinion I had came up with on my own. A counselors job is not to give you advice, it is to help you figure out and follow your own. Just remember to go in with an open mind! I hope you try it and good luck if you do! I think its a great idea. I used to be very skeptical and cynical about counselors and shrinks too. However, after I got myself into a bit of a jam and was required to see one for a 10 week cycle, I had to seriously rethink my opinion of them. I was certainly never one to share my personal information with anyone either. I bottle up my emotions at all costs and usually only shared them with a journal. But there is such an amazing comfort level at the counselors because they are legally bound to keep everything confidential.

When I first started attending counseling I thought they were going to start forcing problems on me that I didn’t have. Start making me believe I was crazy or something was really wrong with me. I was pleasantly surprised to find my counselor quickly became a confidante for me, someone with an outside opinion of my situation. The crazy part was that often times the opinion he spoke back to me after I started going over any issues I had, was always the opinion I had came up with on my own. A counselors job is not to give you advice, it is to help you figure out and follow your own. Just remember to go in with an open mind! I hope you try it and good luck if you do!

]]> Comment on Counseling? by Otsego http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13362 Otsego Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:26:07 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13362 I think it would be good to go at least once. Ask the professional if he/she thinks you need counseling. They probably have some "diagnostic" questions they ask to determine your need. I got counseling for a while and it really helped me deal with some issues...and yes, he found "issues" I couldn't identify on my own. You sound well adjusted but like you said, it might be interesting and give you some insight into yourself and your situation. I think it would be good to go at least once. Ask the professional if he/she thinks you need counseling. They probably have some “diagnostic” questions they ask to determine your need. I got counseling for a while and it really helped me deal with some issues…and yes, he found “issues” I couldn’t identify on my own. You sound well adjusted but like you said, it might be interesting and give you some insight into yourself and your situation.

]]> Comment on Counseling? by Smitty http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13361 Smitty Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:10:35 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/other-health/counseling-23/#comment-13361 I think it would be very beneficial for you to go to counseling... I mean what do you have to lose? You can only benefit and sometimes it really helps to have an outside opinion w/ no bias. My parents also divorced ( I was a lot younger than you ) and I sought counseling several years after the divorce and I have found it very helpful and it has diminished my anger towards the situation. I feel that overall the counseling has made me a better person and my relationships with others a lot better. Good Luck Sweetie :) I think it would be very beneficial for you to go to counseling… I mean what do you have to lose? You can only benefit and sometimes it really helps to have an outside opinion w/ no bias.
My parents also divorced ( I was a lot younger than you ) and I sought counseling several years after the divorce and I have found it very helpful and it has diminished my anger towards the situation. I feel that overall the counseling has made me a better person and my relationships with others a lot better.

Good Luck Sweetie :)

]]> Comment on How do therapists bill insurance companies for couples counseling? by ranger_co_1_75 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/marriage-divorce/how-do-therapists-bill-insurance-companies-for-couples-counseling/#comment-13358 ranger_co_1_75 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:11:39 +0000 http://www.finddebtreliefonline.com/marriage-divorce/how-do-therapists-bill-insurance-companies-for-couples-counseling/#comment-13358 Almost all insurance companies exclude couples counseling from their mental health benefits. Most shrinks will bill one insurance company and fake the billing to say they are treating you for depression. Almost all insurance companies exclude couples counseling from their mental health benefits. Most shrinks will bill one insurance company and fake the billing to say they are treating you for depression.

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