PhD vs. another Master's...

[Speechie]

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Hi all. i'm a speech pathologist of 24 years experience, working primarily in neuro rehab. i have a semi-burning interest in post-stroke depression, and would like find a way to combine "talk therapy" in my sense with "talk therapy" in the psych sense.
often, with post-stroke patients, doctors have little choice. if a patient has limited communication skills, medication is the only option. if i, as a speech therapist, had the skills to direct our conversation/therapy in a psychotherapeutic manner, i think i could do more good.
do you wonderful people think this can be done with Master's training (there is a counseling psychology program at our local university) or would it require Doctoral work (which would require relocation out of state... pretty much impossible until i retire in 8 years).
thank you for your advice...
kelly

 

[PsyKardinal]

You definitly have an interesting idea. I would suggest calling your local university and speaking to a few people there in their counseling program. You can become licensed with a masters degree. Good luck with it

Jeff

 

[Ffinnian]

In my experience you should go for the doctorate. There is no comparison in training.

 

[Speed]

Very good idea, yes.

With your extensive experiences you might want to consider one of those distance education Universes which require little or no physical presence on the campus.
Run a search, there are lots of legitimate and accredited Universes for distance education out there.

Good luck!

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

If you look at distance learning programs, please do your due diligence as there have been very mixed reviews about those programs. Some have found them a nice fit and adequate, while others haven't.

-t