Hey! We’re back and you’re back and we’re all here for episode three (but actually four) of Not Great, How Are You? – a podcast about therapy. You’re getting this episode first before the actual episode three (which will be released as a BONUS EPISODE) because of some *sound issues* we just couldn’t have foreseen. Anyway – today we are talking about BECOMING A THERAPIST. If you are thinking about getting into therapy from the professional side of things, this episode is for you. We cover things from what to look for in a graduate program to what to look for in internship and residency sites, to why it feels scary when you’re first starting out (and even when you’re a seasoned veteran), and we try to clarify some misconceptions along the way. We hope you enjoy, and, as always, like/follow/subscribe.

Also, please follow us on instagram at @notgreathowareyoupod

Episode notes and clarifications:

• CACREP standards: Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related Educational Programs - graduate programs in professional counseling that meet CACREP standards "measure up to standards developed by a national consensus of those in the field of Professional Counseling. Thus, federal agencies, state licensing boards and national certification agencies are assured that programs accredited by CACREP provide a consistent, quality education in preparation for counselor credentialing." (Credit: www.cacrep.org) In the episode, Gloria said CACREP standardization means the program meets licensure requirements but that is somewhat misleading - always check with state licensing boards to determine license requirements.
• LPC vs LPCC: Types of licenses vary, as do the training/education and scope of practice. We found a good article highlighting some basic differences between some common license types (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LPMHC, LCPC, LMNOP...) https://www.psychotherapynotes.com/decoding-counselor-alphabet-soup-lpc-lpcc-lmhc/

Are you looking to get connected with a mental health provider? Check out PsychologyToday to find therapists in your area who specialize in what you're looking to address. (This isn't an ad, it's just a good resource.) Another good option is to check your insurance provider to find providers in your network!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.