If you are considering a career in clinical or counseling psychology, you may have a lot of questions. What is the difference between a PsyD and a PhD? Where can I expect to work? What experiences or qualifications can set me apart from other candidates during the application process?
Dr. Julie Quimby stopped by Career Planning to answer these questions and provide advice to students interested in clinical psychology. In addition to serving as an adjunct lecturer in the psychology department here at Bowdoin, Dr. Quimby is a private practice counselor for individuals and couples in the Brunswick area.
Watch the videos below to hear what she had to say, and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for more useful links regarding next steps you can take in your journey to becoming a counseling psychologist.
Psychology (Counseling/Clinical): Preparing for Graduate Programs from Bowdoin Career Planning on Vimeo.
Psychology (Clinical/Counseling): Where do psychologists work? from Bowdoin Career Planning on Vimeo.
Psychology: Should I get a PhD or a PsyD? from Bowdoin Career Planning on Vimeo.
Wondering what to do next?
Continue exploring your interest in clinical and counseling psychology by checking out the following resources!
- The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology comes highly recommended by Dr. Quimby as a handbook during the admissions process.
- Spotlight on Careers has an entire section of their website dedicated to careers in psychology. Check out the links on the left side of the page for more information on jobs and internships, average salaries, resume advice, and more.
- The American Psychological Association maintains a page full of useful links and resources for prospective and current graduate and postdoctoral psychology students. Topics include choosing a program of study, securing funding, internships, fellowships, career development, and more.