clinical psychology

So I am feeling very overwhelmed right now in terms of which career path to take. Currently I am a freshman in a public state university, majoring in Psychology. Originally, I had wanted to become a clinical psychologist. Now, I am not so sure. Although it does interest me, I feel extremely...

I am about to enter my first year of my Clinical Psych PhD program and I am wondering if anyone has any resources or advice on what kinds of graduate school training experiences internship sites are going to be looking for so that I can be sure to take advantage of/seek out those kinds of...

Hi all! I was hoping I could get some advice. I'm an incoming clinical-school psych student. I know that externships are not typically available for 1st-year students, so I was wondering what I can do now and which experiences will make me most competitive. I am primarily interested in...

Hey friends, My school recently started requiring summer term tuition payment since internship doesn't end by the end of our spring term (May). I am wondering about the ethics of the recent change. It requires students to take on more debt for an internship end date that is outside of our...

I’m reaching out for expert advice on what career path to choose! I recently have been admitted to a clinical doctoral program (PsyD) and a school psychology program (MA) and I can’t ddcide which path to choose. I always wanted to get my doctorate, but I recently discovered how much I love...

Hello! Currently, I am an undergraduate student on a pre-med path. I am majoring in psychology and neuroscience. For me, intelligence is not a problem. I don't mean to come across as egotistical, but I am extremely smart. I have never failed a class (or an exam). The last time I got a B on a...

As stated in my thread title, I am currently a school counseling student about to finish up my first year. A little bit of background information about myself: I have been in college, on and off, since 2009. It took me 7 years to get my undergrad degree in psychology; some of that was due to...

An advisor mentioned a student who was initially very skeptical but was pleasantly surprised by the school, ended up on multiple publications, etc. Any students from the Alliant's California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego campus?

I have been accepted to Ph.D. programs in both school and clinical psychology. My top choice is a clinical Psy.D with an adolescent proficiency track. This school has waitlisted me, so I want to focus on the options that are real first. I hesitate to attend the clinical Ph.D. I'm accepted to b/c...

How much does practicum experience (specifically the setting) determine where it would be "wise" to apply for internship? My dilemma is I would like to apply to prisons and hospitals. However, my first practicum was at a VA at an SMI clinic. Second year I was at a private practice conducting...

Hi, could international graduates of PsyD in Clinical Psychology be employed with OPT in california? Or the the chances are vey low for those without green card/US citizenship? What about H1b visa? How probable is it to get h1b?

I have to choose! Help! Roosevelt is only 20,000 a year and in Chicago which is a city I know and love. There seemed to be a lot of support for the students, and a cohort size of 20 seems just big enough to be able to choose friends, but still have small classes. DU is like...40 or 50,000...

Question for upperclassmen/psychologists. My end goal, as of now, is to be a neuropsychologist. I'm a 1st year PhD student in the nyc area and am participating in the "match" for my 1st externship for next year. I will need to have neuropsych externships 3rd & 4th year, so for next year, what...

I'm a senior in college right now and I applied to a handful of Clinical Psychology PhD programs. Seeing as I have not heard back from any of them, I'm thinking that it's time for me to start looking for jobs that will help increase my chances of getting in to a PhD program in the next couple of...

Hello, I am currently trying to apply to programs for graduate school. I have tried contacting my clinical psychology professor from undergrad for help in figuring this all out, but I haven't received replies in the last 3 months! Now that it's getting closer to application dates I am starting...

I have an interview scheduled for the end of November at MWU Downers Grove. I've read past forum post's about their program when they were recently APA accredited, although they are still considered a "new" and "developing" program. Does anyone have any opinions on modern day MWU at Downers...

I'm going to be graduating in May with a bachelor's in psychology. I want to go into a Clinical Psych PhD program, but several professors that I have emailed basically told me there's no chance they would accept someone straight out of undergrad and I should try to work as a research assistant...

Hey! I finished my undergrad in Neurobiology this year in the United States, and my future goal is to be a child psychologist. I wanted to know what are my chances of getting a license to practice in the United States, if I go abroad (mainly UK) to do a PhD in child psychology. I also would...

Hi all, Throughout college I had aspired towards a career in medicine; I've completed all medical school prerequisites, majored in molecular biology, and have an ample amount of clinical/patient care and science research experience to be a competitive applicant. But lo and behold, since I...

Hi fellow psychs!, I'm a new poster. I was searching for advice amongst my peers for the following situations/questions: 1. I'm a US resident and was planning on doing my MSC here however i decided to explore Canada as an option. I know degrees from different countries are regarded in...

I'm seeking some advice on my next course of action in regards to attaining a PhD in clinical psychology. I graduated in 2015 from my undergrad with a psychology BA and unfortunately not the best GPA (2.69). Fortunately I was able to work as a research assistant in two labs run by graduate...

Hi, I'm currently in the process of researching grad programs and I've thought for a while now that I wanted to do a PhD in clinical psychology -- I want to work with/research kids with autism. I'm sort of confused about what the differences are between a PhD in clinical psychology and a PhD in...

Hi Everyone! I've been accepted to Mercer's clinical medical PsyD program! I love the medical component of this program and the vast amount of practicum opportunities in Atlanta, but it all comes at a cost of $94,600. My husband would be supporting us so living expenses would be covered. I'm...

Hi everyone! I am a Canadian student interested in applying to Clinical Psychology graduate schools in the States and have a few questions about the process and schools. Any help would be greatly appreciated 1. I read that each school provides different levels of funding for their students...

Hello everyone, I am new to this site and would like to ask for your critique and guidance! I am an undergraduate student (going into senior year)majoring in psychology and minoring in survey research and natural sciences, who has had a rough few years in college(many reasons) and ended up with...

Hi everybody, Longtime lurker, first post! I am feeling slightly lost and welcome all advice. I am a non-traditional student (32/m) and have become interested in pursuing clinical psychology. I originally considered the LCSW path but have become more interested in a PhD; although my interests...

I am currently a junior in college majoring in Psychology and I've wanted to become a clinical psychologist since I was about 15. Before coming to college, however, I had no idea how competitive clinical psychology PhD programs are and the time commitment and amount of work they require...

Hello, I have recently been admitted to the New School for Social Research's MA program which is the first step to their Ph.D. program. Thier MA program offers a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse where I would be able to gain clinical hours while completing my MA. However, I was...

Hello everyone, Looks like I won't be getting into a clinical psychology PhD program this year. :( It sucks because you work so hard on those damn (expensive) application. I wanted to go into clinical psych with an emphasis in neuropsychology. Any who, what should I do until application season...

I am currently a senior at NYU and will be graduating by the end of Spring 2017 term. My academic interest is to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist and further specializing in neuropsychology. However, before I apply to Ph.D. programs, I first would like to earn a master's degree and...

Hi all, I would please appreciate any advice on this issue. I am currently choosing between a few counseling and clinical psychology programs, and I'd like to know what factors are most important to secure a predoctoral internship at sites that have a reputation for sending their students into...

Hey everyone, I recently applied for PhD programs in clinical, but I did not receive any interviews as of yet. I am currently on the waitlist for an interview at a few schools. My question is, should I consider applying for a master's in clinical psych before applying again? Or would it be more...

Hello! I am currently a senior at a 4-year university pursuing my studies in applied psychology. My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and specializing in neuropsychology. As of right now, because of my personal situation, I am planning to pursue a Ph.D. outside of the United...

Hello, This is my first time posting a thread on here, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. I am in need of some advice. I am currently a 4th year undergrad student at UChicago and have a 3.1 cumulative GPA (3.4 Psychology) I have not taken my GRE yet, but intend to do so next summer, to...

I am currently a PsyD student and am preparing to apply for internships. My goal is to obtain an APA accredited internship, of course. I know that internships look for fit, but I'm wondering what pieces are involved in this. For instance, is the experience I'm obtaining from my practicums making...

Hello all I have a question. I graduated from tehran university (best university of iran) in "counseling" with GPA 16.92/20. Now i am student of "mental health" in iran medical science university. My English is terrible but i have enough time to work on that and get GRE and IELTS. I want...

Having some difficulty finding paid masters programs in clinical psychology. If you know of any, please post here. Thanks!

Hello all, I am interested in becoming a licensed psychologist (leaning towards masters as I am more interested in practicing, still considering a Phd or PsyD) and having my BCBA certification. I am looking for a single school that can offer me both. Help? Thanks!

Hi all! I have recently thought about moving my career path from psychology to psychiatry. I have been researching into the differences between the two careers in the long run, as well as the focus of each. I believe that I would prefer psychiatry much more. I am concerned however about the...

One of my PI's mentioned that I should only apply to mentors whose research I have experience in. For example, I have a lot of autism research and experience. However, I want to apply to Clinical Psychology programs with mentors who study neuropsychology. She told me that those mainly studying...