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.

While the debate over clinical versus research training had already existed for decades, in 1973 the American Psychology Association had a m

Before moving on to other types of psychotherapy providers, I wanted to write a post on the concept of "terminal training".

Since 2012, those wishing to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) need to meet several requirements in the state of...

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are a perfect example of a training program that prepares its students to wear many different...

California became the 50th state to license professional counselors when the Governor signed SB 788 on October 11, 2009. The bill became...

After explaining their assessment, your psychiatrist will make recommendations on a treatment plan they think will be safe and effective....

After several sessions with a new psychiatrist, the two of you should have been able to cover quite a bit of information including: -What...

After completing a detailed review of your medical care via other providers, psychiatrists will then try to determine if there are any...

There’s a lot of out of date imagery of psychiatry circulating the popular media. One of those images is of a psychiatrist with a couch,...

I previously wrote that I would discuss the new patient medical workup in more detail, as it can sometimes be an intimidating thought for...

What To Expect is a series about making psychiatric care a little more understandable and accessible. Psychotherapy plays such central...

While some patients may only need psychotherapy, many patients will also need some form of medication. A psychiatrist is a physician who...

It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...

I always try to have a few toys around where there aren’t very many details. The idea is that children will fill in the blanks, and that...

After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...

After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...

I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...

I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...

The first time I drafted this post, I wrote "After some legally required paperwork..." And then I realized I needed to pause. Because...