Also called: Licensed Psychologist (Counseling)
Helps people cope with stress, relationships, career choices, and mental health challenges through therapy and assessment.
A counseling psychologist might see college students at a campus counseling center, run a group for anxiety, give career-interest tests, and supervise trainee therapists.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD or PsyD in counseling psychology, a supervised internship, and a state license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Counseling.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-3033: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with notes and screening, but therapy and assessment rest on trust and licensed judgment.
Classes: AP Psychology, Health, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3033.
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