Why I didn’t choose MFT or Social Work | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student

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[@vikkie365]

I appreciate you taking the time to create this video. I have been going back and forth between lmft, social work and being a clinical mental health therapist.. and i too have noticed that i have always been interested in mental health since high school but didnt want the stress of pursuing a psyD.

[@ashleychapa6109]

I’m a current student in the “clinical mental health counseling program” watching this video really opened my eyes more. And so happy I chose the right path. ❤️ I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@kristinaesquivel902]

I am an ASW and in California, I graduated with the same training. I studied about diagnosis, different theories, interventions and am having to complete 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work. My school did not require all the additional coursework/post bachelors. It’s so weird that things are so split up around the US and even within the same state. I also had an emphasis in healthcare in my coursework.

[@Aixaimar]

I'm figuring out what master's program I want to be in. I've always wanted to be a psychologist but the program's competitiveness turned me off. overall I know I want to counsel, and I thought the only options available were social work careers. I've recently been looking up counseling programs and id love to be a therapist- I just wish the jobs available right now paid better in Florida 😅

[@BobBob-nr1zt]

FYI, EAP counseling is, in practice, not ethical. Anyone who knows about EAP dynamics will steer clear of any counselor who has EAP on their resume. EAP practice is on the same level as being an insurance, prison, or tobacco industry lobbyist...

[@lauracormack7770]

Thank you Klaudia! I’ve just been accepted into an LMHC program in NYS and this was helpful. I’ve been VERY torn on my decision about which to pick (LMSW or LMHC). The mental health agency I work for as a family advocate has equal numbers of LMSWs to LMHCs doing the EXACT same thing. I’m really hoping the expertise specifically in mental health counseling will help separate the 2 and give us and edge as professionals!

[@s-tay9969]

I just received my undergrad degree in social work . I'm considering getting my Master's in school counseling. This video was very helpful, thank you!

[@saidalichannel7517]

Thanks for sharing. I am going to start grad school in January 2022 for MS in Psychology, can I apply for LPC?

[@Teesalsa]

I’m in New York and MFT is the most popular right now we don’t just do just that secondly Florida pays terrible

[@joybowerman6236]

Wait what school do you go to? UNF??? Sounds a lot like the programs I’m applying to rn

[@JustEnjoyThisShit91]

This is very helpful, thank you! I'm looking to start graduate school in the fall and was debating lpc lcsw or lmft and this was informative. I appreciate it!

[@effinj9353]

Definitely study the same topics in my mft/pcc program.

[@sherylsteinhauer6919]

I am unsure of what to choose? But I appreciate your video because it helped provide the breakdown that I needed to hear, and it seems that I like the sounds of clinical mental health counseling over social work. 😁

[@Lisa.pizzza]

This was very informative. Thank you! I feel I’m leaning more towards a LPC. Did you choose a CACREP program? Is that even necessary still?

[@foreverprimadonna6747]

Thank you for this video! With A masters in Mental Health Counseling are you able to still be A counselor at A school? I asked because I don’t want to do A concentration in education because I don’t want to be boxed in to just school.

[@GGFIERCE]

Hi Im considering MHC in FL and might go to Hodges online. What was your experience with your school and program.

[@jessicaromero9634]

This was actually really helpful. Thanks

[@anasantiago5249]

Thanks for making this video. Im between school counselor and clinical mental health counselor. Can I get lisenced for mental health counseling after completing school counseling?

[@ruiz0369]

Hello, and thank you for your videos. I am a current undergrad student in Southern California (Psychology). I plan on moving to Florida after I graduate to attend Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando for their MA in counseling. I wanted to ask about hours post graduation. In Cali, we have to earn 3000 hours as an "Associate" MFT, or LPC in order to seek licensure. Is it the same in Florida? Is their an "associate" level, post Masters degree where you can earn an income while getting your supervised hours?

[@Soulful_Healer_Ash]

Thanks for the post! Just an FYI if you’re looking to get licensed in the state of Florida, you must attend a CACREP accredited program 60 credit hours, pass the NCMHCE as well as have 2 years POST graduation with 1,500 hours working with 100 face to face hours and 50 hours of supervision. Supervision must be under an LMHC or equivalent.