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Originally posted by BirthaBlue4
Okay, I want to be a counselor, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am 99.9% sure this is where I want to go with my counseling. Do you suggest I do a specialized program for MFT or should I just do the general Counseling Psych, and specialize with that? I know with a doctorate I get more money, but I don't even want to think about that yet. With a Master's degree, I need a minimum 2 years, 2,000 hours POST DEGREE before I can be fully liscensed or get a certificate (for the MFT and the LCPC). What types of locations/facilities would I have to work in in order to complete this requirement?
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Hi!
I'm new to the board, but I saw your post and wanted to answer.
I am a Pre-Licensed MFT in CA. I've finished my hours and sat for the 1st of my 2 Board exams for licensure...What your questions boil down to is what your interests are, what your long term goals are, and what your state licensure requirements are...I worked in a county Mental Health Clinic to satisfy my hours post-degree. It was a tough position, but the experience was valuable and the hours were accepted by my Board without any problems.
In CA, as a therapist, PhD's don't make any more or less money than a MFT in a private practice. PhD's are best for teaching in a university or research purposes. Private practice? Doesn't matter, so I'll stick with the MFT...
Hope this helps!!
