Counseling Vs. Clinical Psychologists | Main Similarities and Differences

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Thank you for these information

this is certainly helpful for someone who is about to graduate and wants to do psychology as a course but im also very scared when i really think about it because i havent fully decided yet on how to go about it 😢😢😢

How many years of study and preparation are required to become either a counselor or a psychologist? Are there any specific requirements I should be aware of if I choose to pursue a career as a counselor?

Hi, I want to work primarily with children. Would a clinical or counseling masters be better for this?

I have a BSc in counseling, I was thinking of doing my masters in clinical psychology and work as a psychologist. Is that possible

Hi! I really liked your video because it helped answer some questions but I just have one more question. I have an undergrad in social sciences (major in psychology), and if I pursue a master's in counseling psychology, will I have to do a PhD or PsyD like I would have to with clinical psychology?

Hi, do you know if both clinical and counseling psychologist can assess and diagnose?

Great video! Just thought you might like to know, our psych professor found it valuable enough to put it in our course content :) I agree!

This is so helpful! Thank you

This was helpful. Thank you. I will be working with Women's Empowerment and Human Trafficking: my goal is to be a Restoration Coach. It is challenging because I don't know where this type of counseling fits. And, I want to be prepared. I will continue to research, as I am moving toward this. I am in the state of California.

very helpful, thank you!

Hello, I have a masters in Business and I want to completely change my career. I want to go for another masters in clinical psychology and eventually a PhD and neuropsychology. However, I was told by an university that if I go for a masters in clinical psychology I can’t be a therapist because the state requires the course to be CACREP, so if I want to go into therapy I have to do a masters in mental health counseling. My problem with that is, if I do a masters in mental health counseling, wouldn’t that get me a little off track for a PhD in neuropsychology?? Thank you!

This was very helpful

Hi! Thanks so much for this incredible analysis. I am coming from an Applied Behavior Analytic background and I’m trying to decide which path to follow. I’d like to continue working with the IDD population. I’d like to gain as much knowledge as possible; the more I know, the better I serve and maximize the benefits of my clients. How did you decide which path to take?

BTW, you delivered the message with great clarity, thanks for that!!

Hi, how is the math in clinical psychology? Not crazy about math, I don't want that to hender me. Are their a lot of math involved?

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Thank you for this great explanation ! I just have a quick question please, does MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling means Both Clinical & Counseling psychology ? I would like to become a clinical psychologist, so do you recommend this program to me ? I will appreciate your help.

Im doing my masters in Counseling Psychology, course load looks extremely similar to the course load sample you showed of clinical psychology. Do you think it might be beneficial for me to get an elective in advanced psychopathology?

If I want to become a clinical psychologist (I want a close relationship w/ patients & to be able to do assessments & diagnose especially in autism & neurodivergence).. would it make more sense to get an MS in Psychology or an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (maybe with emphasis on MFT) if my ultimate goal is to get PsyD or PhD?

Thank you so much! Well done.

Is PhD obligatory for counseling psychology

All about the etymologies and word origins! Well done. nice informative video. 🙏

Is there any maths & statistics typically involved in a psyd/PhD which would you reccomend for someone who hates maths

Great information

Thank you for the breakdown 😊

Hey, I am interested in forensic psychology. I have my BS in Criminal Justice and would love to work in the jails , prisons, detention centers, the courts , and maybe even schools. Would you go with a masters in forensic mental health counseling or straight to PHD forensic psychology?

Thank you for this video, Phil. Very helpful!

Can i do clinical Psychology or neuro psychology after finishing my m.a in counseling psychology?

Hey :) thanks for that video! Do you know what would be the best path for a masters degree if you want to become a psychotherapist? I hear different things about clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family Therapie and clinical social worker. What are the main differences and what would be the best path? Maybe you know more about that and could help me with that!

I’m graduating with a Masters in Counseling and obtaining my LPC however I have been thinking about going into counseling psychology. Am I able to work full time as an LPC while going through a doctoral counseling psychology program?

Love that you graduated from IU too! Thank you so much for this video, it's been such a big help!

Pretty good explanation, thanks!
I'm from a non-psych background, could you do one on people bridging from a non-psych undergrad going either the counselling or clinical route?

And could you do a visual flow chart or tree diagram that showcases different branches for each of counselling or clinical routes, ex. what leads to various specialties like neuroscience, health psych, addictions, ptsd, etc?

This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!

Absolutely phenomenal, thank you so much

I did masters in counselling and have an undergrad in psychology, and is currently a licensed counsellor, but planning to apply to a neuropsychology program, what recommendations could you give to someone like me to improve my chances of getting accepted into a neuropsychology program? (become a research assistant etc.?)

Thank you! This was indeed helpful!

Do you know what degrees would be best for becoming a psychotherapist in the state of Florida??

Yo bro, 
you had some good points. Psyd for me fits my scope. Everyone has their own opinion on what they prefer.

Bro, you speak with clarity. I'm now watching all the videos in your channel from the beginning. Thank you for this 🖤

For someone who wants to specialize in psychedelic-assisted therapy, which degree would you recommend pursuing?

Could you do a video about how a Master’s in Counseling before a PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psych might improve/not improve one’s chances of getting into a doctoral program?

Great video