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Counseling Psychology

Learn how you can become a counseling psychologist

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Counseling psychologists use various techniques, including interviewing and testing, to advise people on how to deal with problems of everyday living. They work in settings such as university counseling centers, hospitals, and individual or group practices.

In most states, people with master’s degrees cannot have their own private practice. Counseling psychologists may hold master's, PsyD, or PhD degrees in clinical or counseling psychology. An online PhD in counseling psychology is also available for those who are already working in a busy institution or private practice and need to earn an advanced degree on a flexible schedule.

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Counseling Psychologist Salaries

According to a 2009 report on Salary.com, the annual salary for a typical Counseling Psychologist in the US ranges from $53,824 to $68,968 with the median annual salary resting at $61,107. The pay for a Counseling Psychologist is dramatically affected by factors such as employer size, industry, employee credentials and years of experience.

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Spotlight Schools

Argosy University - The American School of Professional Psychology Graduate Programs

Argosy's College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is where you will receive the training to become one of tomorrow's clinical practitioners through practical training, internships and small class size.