I completely agree that it's a mistake to view counselors, MFTs, and social workers as interchangeable. We come from different philosophical bases and practice methods, and differ tremendously in our coursework and fieldwork. It's frustrating that many employers view our degrees as another box to check rather than sharply divergent practice focuses, even within the same degree. Students who are interested in becoming therapists should look at all three types of program (with the possible addition of psychiatric nursing), but none of these programs are for everyone.
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