What You Need to Know about Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

[@sweetlyshay]

I don't normally leave comments but this was the most informative, understandable, down-to-earth explanation of becoming a licensed mental health counselor not just in Washington but for the whole United States. Definitely helped me understand which route I want to take. Thank you.

[@haileypierce1319]

Right I’m having to start making graduate school plans and I feel like it is very daunting this just reassured me so much that like I can do this! I agree this video was so informative and easy to process

[@TyHoward1733]

I agree with you! Tangela Howard

[@MultiPhatima]

I enjoyed this video so much. Looking forward to becoming a clinical psych in mental health and counseling. You calmly and thoroughly explained this process and erased my doubts/anxiety. Thank you❤️

[@samanthaannfuchsgruber]

This was so helpful. Thank you for the information. I aspire to be either a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. 💖

[@beautifulrealist4353]

In Wisconsin you need to complete 3,000 hours with 1,000 hours face-to-face to obtain an LPC + college, of course.

[@Logan-jh5xn]

Ridiculous

[@fitandcurvy2520]

@@Logan-jh5xn not really. a lot of states are like this. You get a temporary LPC license so you can get those 3000 hours.

[@jenniferlopez294]

This is the most helpful thing I've ever seen! Thank you!

[@BNerdy]

Such a well done video. I’m at the waiting stage of licensure, but still found this so informative.

[@tonyak-47best]

I live in Texas going to start school in fall 2023 for mental health counseling plan to work in Texas for 2 years after I finish school then move to Colorado thanks for the info lived in Denver and when I moved I missed it ever since so I plan to move back

[@MadridTexasLanguage]

Nicole, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I am in Austin and starting a masters in couples and family therapy. I am wondering if you think it’s better to seek to become an LPC or an LMFT.

[@terence4427]

CACREP accreditation has driven up the cost of counseling degree programs astronomically in the past 20 years while salaries have remained relatively unchanged. A waste IMO though it has now become the standard.

[@bttrflykss17b]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful and easy to understand. Also your shirt is cute!

[@bllaaahhhh33]

Thank you so much for this. You are so well spoken and inspiring.

[@angelicaubiera536]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Carolinanine_]

I’m starting from ground zero.

[@tecktalkkenya]

Nice one. Wonderful message. I love marketing therapist. Marketing for people who care.

[@zhomonteewatson741]

Thank you for this!

[@robbetts]

This was great. Thank you so much.

[@alfredosayon]

Thank you for this helpful video ❤

[@LidicePadilla]

Really helped me look and think of things differently into more depth for my interest in the psyc. field

[@Blondehairedwarrior]

Very helpful thank you 🙏🏻

[@Livinglethallife]

Great video. Thank you so much!

[@esperanzamariaolvera1976]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@katbos4995]

Does supervisory HAVE to be someone I pay out of my pocket? I see where they charge $500 a month for the 2-3 years doing the clinical hours. I can’t find anyone who addresses this issue.

[@SFCNickMarshall]

Thank you!

[@liarswillbeexposed1517]

Great video 😊thank you 😊

[@annakapesi3269]

Can the internship be paid? Would those hours count?

[@jimmytheexpat5719]

i am currently an English teacher in China and am considering Mental Health Counseling ... I have a B.A. can I get a masters online to qualify? thank you

[@CYRINTHIA212]

thank you for this video.

[@abbyteeter7863]

I’m from the USA originally but I’ve been living in Australia and Europe for the last 6-7 years. I’m wanting to do a grad cert in counselling but if/when I move again I know I’ll have to jump through a bunch of hoops to be certified wherever I go next. Does anyone have any recommendations for a gal with itchy feet trying to get going down this path?

[@our.secret1130]

Why does a social work degree require 940 hours of internship while a counselor one only requires 250 😢

[@a.j.9797]

I'm currently in college to become a counselor. Im in Internship II and in my state (WV) we are required 750 hours. Social work hours are actually not as much. It varies state to state.

[@tonibelovedtv]

Love this video

[@Wafflefrieslmdh]

0:45 I thought the great salt lake was a piece of lint on my screen

[@gelicasenpai5025]

Can anyone tell me if I live in the state or NC but I want to internship in Florida, does it affect me being able to use those hours to count towards a NC license?

[@Bababui69]

Hi I believe your school can help you. Also the veterans affairs I believe have virtual internships. Also look up if Florida accepts NC accreditation which will make it easier.

[@branver1172]

Are internships usually paid?

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[@VladyslavKL]

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[@JustEnjoyThisShit91]

So informative! Thank you!

[@zeeb116]

Bless your heart for this clarity🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@theseattleschool]

Thank you for watching!

[@andrewjones8484]

Best information I've seen so far! Thank you

[@Missmoon1993]

Thank you for this video!

[@srussia2281]

What an intricate and pleasant narrative. Thank you for providing a professional & informative video while exuding utmost grace.

[@amymiller1977]

Thank you so much for this! I am beginning this process and feeling so overwhelmed. This is exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate the resources and encouragement so much.

[@abigailheim5716]

i’m currently a psych & sociology double major wanting to pursue my lpc. this video has given me so much clarity to what i’m getting myself into with getting my licensure. thank u so much for making this video

[@elizabethantoine9652]

This woman!!! sooooooo good! This was the best video I have ever seen insofar as WHY AM I DOING THIS

[@sivaddwho2]

Thanks for reporting this. Great video! Question: After completing your degree, successfully passing the exam and attaining your license w/in your state, what other certifications can you obtain with this degree/licensure? Thank you.

[@movexplaylists3856]

Thank you! This was very informative and useful!!! I would love more videos like this!

[@evrynameis_takn]

I love this video. It's so helpful and the way you talk through this stuff is both helpful and calming. If there's more like this on the channel I'm about to subscribe

[@godness7770]

Thank you for breaking down what it takes to become a Counselor.

[@kellyatcher7127]

Hey Nicole I have just graduated with my Bachelors in Social Work but I want to become a Mental Health Therapist so what Masters Degree should I pursue?! PLEASE HELP ME! I’m struggling Thank You!

[@madisonjane9865]

Masters of Science/ Arts in Mental Health Cousneling (Capella offers this)

[@CosmooreMusic]

thanks for the time you all put into this!

[@redbloodcltv7019]

This was SOOOOO valuable to me. Thank you ❤

[@C-Bo]

Can you help me become a counselor? Dealing with problem kids.

[@brendonstauffer476]

Huge help

[@johnc1280]

I have a double bachelors in psychology & sociology from a New York State university. Graduated magna cum laude. I don’t know where to start to pursue my masters in mental health counseling. It’s def what I feel most fulfilling as a career path with my skill set and genuine want to assist people in the midst of their mental struggles and difficulties. I know I can do it. Just don’t know where to put my first step

[@livingwithcocoa]

Do you want to go local or online? Look up masters programs in mental health counseling. Im at Capella University

[@mariahpalmer663]

@@livingwithcocoa how do you like capella? I’m at SNHU 😊

[@livingwithcocoa]

@@mariahpalmer663 i’m enjoying it thus far! i joined the honors society in january and i’ve been doing well in my classes. how is SNHU?

[@prettinik_nicki3570]

@@livingwithcocoa I’ve been thinking about switch there bc my school is 2 expensive I’m at Walden

[@jazzrez7393]

I really appreciate this information. I’m currently in graduate school and I really didn’t have any knowledge of what the next steps were after graduation. This hasn’t been taught in school so I truly appreciate it!

[@drmarco66]

Can i major in social work in undergraduate school. Then pursue a masters in counseling? Or do I have to switch to psychology major.

[@annier5448]

thank you for this!! so helpful!

[@АлександраПреснецова-о3н]

Can anyone answer me is you can get licensed in WA state if you attended non accredited school?

[@NappygrlTV]

God bless U 🌍 💙

[@terrancekayton007]

Thank you.

[@kdcounseling]

Thank you for making this video

[@theunrulyjoyclub]

Thank you.

[@allisoncooke2703]

This was very helpful!

[@andreaboite492]

I know the salary can vary for any career/careers for psychology. However can you give a rough estimate on how much clinical mental health counselors make starting out (after having completed exam and required hours). Please and thank you, this video helped me a whole lot!

[@andreaboite492]

Masters level I should say

[@travellady2783]

If you're in Florida, you're only going to earn under $40,000, our pay is tragic. I'm working on getting my license, because I'm literally barely making it by with a Master's degree.

[@Mmmmkaaay]

Once you're licensed you can open a private practice and charge what you want plus take insurance.

[@macrent2]

I am in Seattle, WA and I had offers from $59,500 to $66,800. That is a starting amount. However, after a few years, you can go into private practice and easily make double that amount.

[@insertmyidentityhere]

You’re not gonna make crap, lol. I work in community mental health. These therapists make less than someone in private practice, but they do it bc they get benefits & PTO

[@tiffanyjenksmurder]

How is this good therapist from Oregon DOCTOR: I know all that. TIFFANY: Cause nobody here will really believe that. And I’m starting to realize that. That sounds really fucked. Maybe I’m just a stupid drunk? I’d like to be that. I seriously would DOCTOR: so, you have a mantra that keeps going through your head that comes out a little bit differently but you keep repeating similar stuff, that people don’t care and that people are you know like that the worlds gonna go to hell and people are gonna die and its like all this darkness Tiffany. TIFFANY: It is. Its very fucking dark. Its fucking so dark. DOCTOR 20:44 and you’re totally all wrapped up in it TIFFANY: Yeah I should be DOCTOR Why? TIFFANY: 20:51 because I care DOCTOR: caring… you are totally projecting, you’re projecting that this is going to happen. Not even… TIFFANY: You can project things when you see what I do… because I do good math and I run simulations, and I you know I managed the river.. but that’s a one short math game which I know in 24 hours the water that goes to Grand Cooley Dam is gonna go through Bonneville Dam. You know, and that’s just one way of small analogy to say that you can apply those things to different parts of life. And I’m not some stupid girl. I’m somebody that you should listen to. And, I’m not trying to make a change ‘cause I don’t know what the fuck to do either. DOCTOR: I am not calling you stupid. I am just saying that TIFFANY: But I’m just saying that like. You’re right and thank you. But, uhm why? Because it is fucking devastating. And it is hard to watch and it does hurt to watch it. Watch it, you’re gonna watch it with me. DOCTOR: of course I am (her death?) TIFFANY: I mean its not like gonna be like all the TV shows and the vampires and the whatever and the…maybe it is you know You know I read that over and over… I’ve read that to him. He respond to that…. He doesn’t respond to a lot because he thinks people are bullshit…. He doesn't take time, he’ll be like cunt, bitch, fuck, its like he doesn't respond The thing is there’s a higher level of people and I just want you to know that you have to trust me. DOCTOR: 04:58 Tiffany, I met a lot of people that operate on all different levels, TIFFANY: I mean I can’t be with this one. He’s fucking completely defunk but he’s part of it….. Uhm you know, I don’t want to be with him. I wouldn’t be sitting here like oh my God, I’m trying to be with somebody. I don’t want to be with him at all. But he uhh... He uhhh… he showed me he did showed me something that Brandon kinda led the path to but then I over step that and out grew that and then umm, im tellin you TIFFANY: what I’m saying is true, but I mean I’m talking love on a fucking toxic level… But he’s not trying to hurt anybody he’s just annoyed so he’s hurting people. TIFFANY: \It’s not my job you’re right. It’s not my job to help him but like I mean this sounds like really like uhm...but it’s crazy DOCTOR: 06:06 Lets talk about addiction. Right? Not that you are addicted but like what is addiction?. Addiction is TIFFANY: fuck addiction. Lets talk about like what we can do with the world DOCTOR: You gotta be sober before you can do that TIFFANY: Dude it doesn't even matter if im sober or not. I’ve run a river drunk. I run 31 dams and a nuclear power plant not even drunk, but like dumb like if I were drunk now, I mean I’d be running a hell of a system. You know, so like… me being…. Im talking about don’t let addiction get in the way of…. But addiction does play a huge role DOCTOR: It clouds your judgment TIFFANY: 06:55 Thank God! I need it! DOCTOR: You need your judgment clouded? TIFFANY: you know that it is so fucking right there in the face like shoot myself in the fucking goddamn head I swear to god. I mean I wouldn’t, but like are you fucking kidding me?... like DOCTOR: so, I don’t like, swearing so, I’ll tell you that… TIFFANY: 07:07 I’m sorry… sorry DOCTOR: I don’t like people being late so im just … there’s rules if you want to talk to me TIFFANY: and I failed at everything…. DOCTOR: So far, but you know we’re still working on it…. You’re a work in progress TIFFANY: I’m sorry … but I promise that I will pay you know like DOCTOR: well you’re gonna pay for today cause you can’t book the time and not pay, but, uhm, so… You know, what you have with this guy is, it’s like, taking acid for the first time or taking something that changes the way you view your reality TIFFANY: yeah. Every word he say’s is different DOCTOR: And so, the thing is, you’re attached to it…. but let me tell you this person - he’s not even worth thinking about. TIFFANY: How do you know that? Because this person can save the world. DOCTOR: Everybody can save the world

[@thatsmynamesowhat2949]

That literally made zero sense.