The interview with Dr. Lockman

[Mein Traum]

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I liked this article:

http://studentdoctor.net/2013/04/20-questions-darcy-lockman-phd/

 

[cara susanna]

She seems kind of isolated from the issues our field is currently facing, IMO.

 

[erg923]

She seems kind of isolated from the issues our field is currently facing, IMO.

Describe a typical day at work.
I go to my office. My patients come see me. We talk. I have breaks throughout the day and I do my patient notes then, or eat lunch, return phone calls. Because I set my own schedule my day is only as hectic as I make it, and I control my own environment. I have a very comfortable chair, and I’ve picked all the décor. Typical hours are completely at my discretion. I could work 6 a.m. to midnight if I wanted, or noon to 5 p.m. Some therapists work weekends–patients who work full time are certainly willing to come in then.


Yes, that's it, folks...

 

[Mein Traum]

She seems kind of isolated from the issues our field is currently facing, IMO.

That's okay. I think she has a great attitude and seems to be a nice person. I admire her story.

Smile.

MT

 

[cara susanna]

She seems very nice, but I take some umbrage with her unequivocally encouraging people to pursue clinical psych--her situation sounds great*, but it's not very likely to happen to a new grad anymore.

*Unless you wouldn't like providing therapy all day, like me

 

[Mein Traum]

She seems very nice, but I take some umbrage with her unequivocally encouraging people to pursue clinical psych--her situation sounds great*, but it's not very likely to happen to a new grad anymore.

*Unless you wouldn't like providing therapy all day, like me

Everyone doesn't have to agree.

 

[PHD12]

She seems very nice, but I take some umbrage with her unequivocally encouraging people to pursue clinical psych--her situation sounds great*, but it's not very likely to happen to a new grad anymore.

/QUOTE]

agreed.

What else is someone going to say during an interview that is available to everyone on the web? You can't really discourage people from going into this field if you are being interviewed about being a psychologist (not saying she should). From my experience, everyone says that they like their job. They only speak more bluntly when you get to know them well or on the web anonymously.

In some ways she is not a *great* pick for this interview since she only works 18 hours per week and is clearly supported by her spouse. She gets to do freelance writing on the side. It would have been helpful to have someone who is financially dependent on private practice or is working full-time. Most of us do not have the luxury of working part-time so she either has a spouse with a high income or family money (usually both if you live in NYC with kids).

 

[cara susanna]

That's true. But I think there are diplomatic ways to talk about issues facing the field and what people should really consider if they want to pursue it.

 

[PHD12]

That's true. But I think there are diplomatic ways to talk about issues facing the field and what people should really consider if they want to pursue it.

By the way, ABCT has a featured therapist of the month. Right now the website is down, but those interviews can be interesting and useful to read (although they are brief).

 

[undecidedman]

I read this and than went on to google her. Her books get a pretty bad review and her articles in Psychology Today seem to be well..idk, read them for yourself.

Like someone else said, she paints a nice picture and i'm glad everything worked out for her or is working out for her; however, she isn't the main wage earner nor is this her FT job. As a result, i take her advice and information with a grain of salt.

If i was doing something for ~20 hours and wasn't worried about the money, i'd say i would prob. just about like doing anything. 😳

 

[Rivi]

Her husband is a psychologist as well. I don't think that really addresses any of the criticisms mentioned above, but it is an interesting point nonetheless.

 

[bcliff]

I don't know if I'll ever fully understand why people pursue doctoral degrees just to perform therapy.

 

[erg923]

I don't know if I'll ever fully understand why people pursue doctoral degrees just to perform therapy.

I always waffle about this.

I think having some interest in research and a scientific mind/scientific curiosity is essential to getting the doctorate. Now, you CAN use all those skills performing purely as psychotherapist, but I would probably argue that in the current landscape and changing times (healthcare), it would be in the greatest interest of this profession that we train people to be much more than frontline service clinicians. We HAVE to demonstrate our worth and economic viability by thinking of ourselves as more than therapists or psych assessors. I also think it would help our image with the public and with future employers and healthcare corporations.

 

[cara susanna]

I read the reviews for her book. Ouch.