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Psychotherapy Providers: Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are physicians who chose to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behaviors.
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: Doctorates of Philosophy
Hopefully by this point you've gotten the sense that there are many ways to enter a career where you want to help people via psychotherapy.
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: Doctorates in Psychology
While the debate over clinical versus research training had already existed for decades, in 1973 the American Psychology Association had a m
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 24, 20211 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: The Concept of "Terminal Training"
Before moving on to other types of psychotherapy providers, I wanted to write a post on the concept of "terminal training".
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: Marriage and Family Therapists
Since 2012, those wishing to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) need to meet several requirements in the state of...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are a perfect example of a training program that prepares its students to wear many different...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Psychotherapy Providers: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
California became the 50th state to license professional counselors when the Governor signed SB 788 on October 11, 2009. The bill became...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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Starting Psychotherapy: So Many Titles
I wanted to spend several posts discussing what it's like to start psychotherapy because I know it's a daunting prospect for many people....
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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