Outlined below are five great careers in psychology other than counseling.

Psychology – Dominant Careers

• Psychologist.
• Psychotherapist.
• Counselor.
• Educational Psychologist.
• Psychology Professor.
• Research Psychologist.
• Careers in Different Forms of Advertising and Media.
• Careers in Communications and Human Resources.

The broad field of mental health provides career opportunities for psychology graduates with a variety of interests. Before committing to an educational or career path, rising professionals should understand the differences between three core mental health roles: psychologist, counselor and therapist.

• Sports Psychology. Athlete performance is just as much mental as it is physical.
• Animal Behavior.
• Teaching.
• Consumer Psychology.
• Engineering Psychology.

Just to put things into perspective, in a recent poll of Highly Sensitive Therapists from around the country, 74% reported that their ideal client week is seeing 14 clients or less. Only 2% preferred seeing 20 or more clients per week.

The average therapist has a caseload that can be anywhere between 25 to 45 patients each week (yes, some therapists often schedule more patients than they have time, since inevitably a few will cancel or reschedule).

It can be beneficial to see a therapist of opposite or differing gender identity from your own. For example, it may help to build a safe and trusting relationship with a male if you find you usually have a hard time doing so.

Many therapists utilize 45 minutes, rather than 50, to extend the break between sessions, or to schedule back-to-back sessions on the hour and half-hour marks. “This is a newer practice,” said Nicole M. She noted that 45-minute sessions also allow therapists to see more clients in one day.

While some therapists will charge as much as $250 per hour, the average 45 to 60-minute session costs between $60 and $120. Many health insurance providers offer high-quality coverage where therapy costs $20 to $50 per session, or that equal to your current copay.

Some people come to therapy with a specific issue or concern, and brief solution-focused therapy may be the right fit. Often, that can last six to eight sessions. Some people come to therapy to explore issues that seem to run a little deeper. They might engage in therapy for several months or even years.

40 to 60 minutes

1. Here Is What Is Going On. If you think about it, the feelings that come with a therapy hangover make sense.
2. Leave Breathing Room In Your Schedule.
3. Let Your Therapist Know.
4. Have A Gentle Post-Therapy Routine.
5. Reward Yourself.
6. Write Your Thoughts Down.
7. Put Together A Post-Therapy Care Package.
8. Movement, Movement, Movement.