6 Things I wish I knew before becoming a psychotherapist!

Рет қаралды 7,786

Күн бұрын

Hey lovelies! As a therapist, I feel there are a lot of things I did not know or consider before choosing this career path. Hopefully this video can support you in making a more informed decision about your career goals and trajectory.
*note - the salary range I gave in the video is an average - it is not inclusive of all possible salaries a therapist can earn , while in the field .
I hope you enjoyed this video and please let me know if you have any questions!
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MY AMAZON FAVOURITES:
www.amazon.com/shop/ohsolimit...
-----------------------
🔔 NEVER MISS AN UPLOAD!
→ Click the bell icon next to the subscribe button to be notified whenever I upload a new video
→ LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE
-----------------------
LET'S BE FRIENDS!
Instagram: bit.ly/ohsolimitlessIG ( @ohsolimitless )
-----------------------
OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN WATCHING:
THERAPIST PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPENSES
• What I Spend in a mont...
WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A THERAPIST
• EP4: Mental Health The...
BEING YOUR OWN BOSS AS A THERAPIST
• EP.3: PRODUCTIVE WORK ...
-----------------------
📩 FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
ohsolimitless@gmail.com
TIME STAMPS
0:00 - 0:29 : INTRO
0:30 - 2:22: COMMITMENT
2:23 - 4:49: THERAPIST INCOME / THERAPIST SALARY
4:50 - 6:50: WHAT THERAPISTS "SHOULD" BE
6:51 - 8:32: LEARNING
8:33 - 9:52: THERAPIST EXPECTATIONS
9:53 - 12:25: RUNNING A BUSINESS/ PRIVATE PRACTICE
*some links may be affiliate links
Thank you so much for watching!
#mentalhealth #therapist #privatepractice

Пікірлер: 53

@neshneshnesha Жыл бұрын

I’m a mental health therapist in the school setting and honestly I learned the most from my job. Actually completing assessments, documentation and trainings prepared me far more than graduate school. It is nice to see another young black woman in this field because where I live it’s almost non existent.

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

Girl, i agree 1000% . There is nothing like that practical experience - love to see another black woman in the field as well - you go girl, we are needed!

@Leterriya 3 ай бұрын

👀

@Nina-hy4oo Жыл бұрын

I am a high school senior interested in being a psychotherapist and this video is very helpful. The financial commitment and pay scares me but I cannot see myself doing anything else. I love your channel it helps seeing a black girl in this field.

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

Im glad you've found this video helpful! It is definitely a rewarding career choice

@thediamondfix212 Жыл бұрын

So I am 26 years old, I have about 4 more years to finish up my bachelors and my masters...I did feel apprehensive about being possibly "older" when I finally do get my liscense but after watching 👀 ur video I feel better about feeling like I'm "late" and realize that my differences can also be my strengths. I also did not know that we might have to pay out of pocket for supervision...that was a shocker 😳

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

Omg girl, age is nothing but a number! You will be great and there’s always people who need a therapist in different seasons of your life. And you can also get clinical supervision without charge through some organizations you work with, that just wasn’t my experience. Wishing you the best on your journey to becoming a therapist!

@thediamondfix212 Жыл бұрын

@@OhSoLimitless thankyou girl! 😊 I look forward to watching your videos, keep em coming!

@ariastaria2415 10 ай бұрын

I just needed to hear the part saying you can be your authentic self, thanks for that!

@kaizevision 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this!

@TheMichelex20 2 жыл бұрын

I love this topic. I’m a LCSW in the US. I just started my own private practice a couple months ago. I also work full time as a medical SW. I can’t wait to transition my business full time in the next couple of years. You are right. The financial and time commitment and the learning is continuous. It’s a rewarding career however.

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy!!! Congratulations on starting your pp-that’s amazing! Wishing you all the best on this new journey and I agree, what we do is definitely rewarding!

@our.secret1130 Жыл бұрын

Rewarding in what way?

@natashahubbert4438 2 жыл бұрын

Immensely informative! I knew none of this.Thank you so much.💙

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@danielnwaozuzu4644 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who just got into their masters program this was so informative thank you so much for being completely open. I’m a subscriber now for sure

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and congratulations on getting into a masters program!

@shay8966 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated seeing this video today! I'm in grad school right now and I'm always looking for informative videos like this, so I really appreciate this!!

@shay8966 2 жыл бұрын

Also if you dont mind sharing, how long have you been a therapist and how shortly after graduating/getting licensed did you open your PP?

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying the content 😊

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

Providing therapy since 2015 as an intern, graduated 2016, opened my pp in 2020. You find more details in this Q&A video I did kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZtojdiCnpaxYZc.html

@beccakrist96 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing your experience, it makes me feel less alone. Especially with the financial stuff. I’m based in Ireland training to be a psychotherapist (year 3), and that’s something I’ve been reflecting on so much. There is no transparency as to the cost of supervision, personal therapy, group therapy, and insurance. Then once graduating you have your membership, insurance, personal therapy, supervision, and whatever other professional costs. It’s really overwhelming, then having the nerve to only offer 30,000 a year. I love being able to help people, but I also want to live. I have to say if I knew all of this I might have taken a second to think if this is really the right fit. I am lucky I am able to goto school, but the financial stuff is stressing me out. Luckily my degree isn’t as expensive as other countries (€3900) but it’s still tough.

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, you nailed it with this comment. It’s actually so overwhelming and there is no guidance once you leave graduate school

@beccakrist96 2 жыл бұрын

@@OhSoLimitless It really is! There needs to be a lot more transparency. Thank you for this video. 💛

@tamarbrown2521 4 ай бұрын

I am an inspiring therapist as a second career. I appreciate your perspective and gives me things to think about

@OhSoLimitless 3 ай бұрын

Wishing you all the best!

@positivevibes309 2 жыл бұрын

I know in Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Iowa, and Idaho Psychologist can prescribe ✍️ medication 💊 (RxP) other states pending they offering the clinical psychopharmacology program for psychologist to prescribe at FDU, Idaho State University, New Mexico State University & The Chicago School.

@Alimaway 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I def feel with lots of careers it's always money you paying for this and that.. I graduated with a BS in Sociology in 2015 and all the jobs want to pay extremely low. I am currently a sub teacher and I wanted to be a teacher since I was a teen but the education system and speaking to many teachers had be rethink it for some years. I live in NYC and point of going to college is to make a better wage than minimum. I have looked into so many different fields after graduating and all. It gets discouraging the salary some careers are and the amount college cost. Time does fly as ideally I would of wanted to go to grad school 2 years after graduating but it did not go as plan. I looked into psychotherapy but it seems one has to do the social work route.

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

The job market can definitely be discouraging - one of the main reasons why I decided to go into private practice. Wishing you the best with your social work journey, if thats what you decide.

@reflectocean2401 4 ай бұрын

Your situation reminds me of myself and yes the years go fast. I find that every 2 years in researching what career path to study then I decide on a different route its a never ending cycle. Are you UK based?

@rootedhabits Ай бұрын

Im in my 1st semester in grad school. My plan is to go into private practice once I graduate. I have an MBA, so I know how to run the business part. My focus is on being a new therapist and getting clients while solo.

@ashleythetherapist7831 Жыл бұрын

All of this!

@molly2frodo222 5 ай бұрын

What I wished I knew was how counseling agencies really pushed productivity and how low the pay is.

@OhSoLimitless 3 ай бұрын

OMG THIS!!!!

@wendalyzz Жыл бұрын

This was all stuff I already knew. Aspiring therapist here.

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your journey to becoming a therapist!

@faridarahman2659 Жыл бұрын

How did you learn the business aspects of running a private practice? Any recommended resources?

@ashleykim5844 9 ай бұрын

Can you make a video on how you made your private practice? Because I am considering following this pathway but I’m really scared I won’t be able to afford to follow through it all the way to making my own private practice

@OhSoLimitless 3 ай бұрын

i will make note of this idea. i would suggest to start your private practice part time while working your full time job

@melissarichards5383 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about these issues because I would be a career changer. You mentioned that if you would have known, you probably would have done something else, what do you think that would have been?

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

This is such a great question- in hindsight, I probably would’ve chosen something related to finances but it would still inevitably lead to entrepreneurship / running businesses

@user-dm9ml3ym2h 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I’m starting a MSW program this fall and interested in the clinical track. I’d appreciate some insight. How do you go about getting supervision hours after graduation? Do schools assist you with getting a supervisor? Does your supervisor have to be at your employment? Can you have multiple supervisors? How do you keep track of supervision hours?

@MelissaJoyArtistry 4 ай бұрын

That's something an advisor will go over with you at your university.

@gracechiedza Ай бұрын

What is the difference between a child therapist and psychologist?

@clintmatheny5457 Ай бұрын

Probably one of the lowest paid professional careers requiring a Masters. It takes over 11 years before you get licensed and then low pay to pay off your $$$ loans for your education.

@BlessedOne686 6 ай бұрын

How long should people practice therapy before attempting to open their own private practice?

@molly2frodo222 5 ай бұрын

As long as you are fully licensed you are ready for private practice

@our.secret1130 Жыл бұрын

Can’t you get supervision through some employers / group practices

@OhSoLimitless Жыл бұрын

Yes you can through some companies- there’s pros and cons to that as well

@Nyahmega 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of therapist are you? What’s your degree in? I thought psychologists make close to 6 figures 🤷‍♂️

@OhSoLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a psychotherapist not a psychologist. I’m not sure the salary of a psychologist but you can also make a 6 figure salary as a psychotherapist , it’s just not the average. Answers to your other questions are in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r72SfrWYuJi1c58.html

@positivevibes309 2 жыл бұрын

@Dan Faraci yes your right I seen Psychologist job ads paying six figures & Psychologist can prescribe ✍️ medication 💊 (RxP) in some states.

@positivevibes309 2 жыл бұрын

@Dan Faraci @Oh So Limitless does well as 💵 a psychotherapist she has a LV, Chanel &Gucci bag 👜 review 😂 and vacations 🏝 to Aruba 🇦🇼 👍🏾 goals 💭 but i learned psychotherapist (is not a psychologist or psychiatrist) it is a umbrella term someone who provide therapy for clients can be degree in counseling, social work etc