Also called: PTSD Specialist
Specializes in treating PTSD and trauma using therapies like EMDR and prolonged exposure.
Works with survivors of car crashes, assaults, and combat, guiding them step by step through their memories so they lose their power. Consults with a VA team and trains other therapists in the method.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 11 years after high school. PhD/PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology plus specialized trauma training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can support homework between sessions, but guiding survivors through PTSD treatment needs a skilled, trusted human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3033.
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