Clinical Psych, LPC, or LCSW? Master's Level Mental Health Degrees

What's the difference between an Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, or Clinical Psych master's program?
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[PrayThenHustle]

This is the only video I found that makes thanks

[DD-jnmp]

I just graduated with a bs in psychology and never had clinical social work explained well to me...thank you. I might have just found a dream career

[NathanielJordon]

Thanks for the clarification! I felt overwhelmed knowing which route to pursue, but this help me settle on LPC.

[DBoyTommie]

Great video!!! LCSW's also can bill medicare at the masters level which matters to some agencies. Just mentioning, because that's part of the decision-making process for some.

[beckylang]

It really depends on the state. In Illinois, LPCs cannot work independently— they need to take the NCMHCE exam and pass it in order to work independently.

[hopeschuermann]

Many masters' level clinicians (LPC, LMHC) have specialized training in specific areas. Having a Ph.D. does not automatically qualify you to treat all niches within mental health.

[asnmusiclover]

Its interesting that you say LPC make more money generally than LCSW, because through ill the research I've done shows LPC making the least money of all options. Its so hard to choose one and get reliable data T.T

[PatrickGustafson]

"very different pathways" but with very similar scopes of practice under the law. End of the day, you end up working in the same facilities with the same clients offering the same services. I'd also say that although LCSWs come from a background where barriers are addressed, they also address patterns of thinking and behaviors with the same kind of therapies as LPCs, LMFTs, and clinical psychologists. Difference being an additional focus on external factors that can be changed. This is known as a person in environment approach, and it addresses both the person and the environment. LCSWs make less? Not from what I've seen. Most jobs ask for any licensed clinician, a few are picky, and I know some agencies that only want LCSWs and some who only want LMFTs. Government work tends to go to LCSWs from what I can gather, because they can bill medicade/medicare in all 50 states. Private practice... well that's going to be very much the same across all masters level clinicians, with PhDs/PsyDs making a little more, yet their clinical training in actual therapy is equivalent to masters level (fyi).

[JimB]

Really helpful info for people considering the field! I have been a Psychologist (PsyD) since 1990. Very helpful for our new potential colleagues... 🙂

[jaboulhosn]

Ugh I’ve always had the desire to understanding the human psyche but there’s so many things to consider. I also struggle with ADHD so although this video is jam packed with information.. as a visual learner I’m gonna have to pause and rewind several times so I can draw a ven diagram or a flow chart 😩

[tokyokacie]

thank you for the clarification! And the Kazoo!

[tokyokacie]

It is hard to know the best route before starting. I am interested in doing client centered therapy but I also like the idea of not only doing that and also being able to do research to expand the field... it’s a lot of schooling though and I’m curious what the work/life balance is for a psychologist as opposed to an LMFT or LPC. Anyone know?

[gloriam]

This was great, thank you ! Peace and love

[lizziehannigan]

What if I want to help people with eating disorders but I don’t know if I want to be tied down to doing therapy forever.

[sereneamani]

Interesting that as an LPCC in California I do exactly what you say LCSW's do. Though many of them will swear that no one else can do what they do. Because there training is "broader", However, California BBS tends to differ. However, they still get preferential treatment in many employment areas. Specifically, government positions.

[Taylor-yebc]

Your transcript looks like it has been hacked😮 but the video was so helpful!!

[MrsBDatCreole]

I want to do therapy in relationships, understanding the behavior of humans for successful relationships, and people learning to exercise introspection through life. Can I do this as a PsyD?

[dahnyul]

This was super helpful thank you so much!

[RyanH_]

LPCs in my state can only practice independently with the LPCC license plus a number of hours post MA or MS

[__dazee__]

I am applying for my Masters online, however the program i’m going through is not CACREP accredited, but the school is accredited. Will this hinder my ability to get a job?