This guide includes information on…

• The differences between educational paths to becoming a therapist

• The licensure process

• The licensing exams

• Job opportunities during pre-licensure

• Supervision

• Being a human therapist

• Resources

 

The guide is structured as follows…

• Topic (Education, Licensing Process, Exam, Places of Work, Supervision, Being a Human Therapist, and Resources) 

  • Emily’s Experience

  • General Information

  • Specific Tips

  • Journal Prompts

 

Each section of the guide has information on my own experience with pre-licensure, specific tips, and guided journal prompts for your own reflection.

 

This guide is focused on a COUNSELOR’s pre-licensure journey (i.e., master’s in mental health counseling). It does not have a lot of information on social work, marriage and family therapists, or doctoral degrees.

 

I am a pre-licensed therapist in the Philadelphia area and own my private practice. This guide is filled with information that I have gathered along the way, that I wish I knew before!

 

Disclaimers:

• This information is based on MY experience, and should be taken as such.

• I am working towards my professional counseling license. I went to graduate school for my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling.

• This information is NOT advice, therapy, supervision, coaching. This is merely support from a fellow pre-licensed clinician.

• I am still pre-licensed, working under supervision.

• Please do your own research around these topics and see how they apply to you, your goals, and your desired state’s licensure.

• This guide is property of Emily Powell Counseling Services, and is not to be disseminated or sold by any other party.