What subject do i need to take to become a psychotherapist?
There are many ‘types’ of therapist, and you will need to consider which interests you the most. In high school, there are no specific classes that are going to help. Do well and get into a good college. Talk to a councilor and get info in different programs. Psychotherapist/Clinical Psychologist – Generally requires a PhD, though you might be able to practice with a Masters. Any traditional Psychology program at a university will have such a program. You should be able to talk to those programs to see what they require for incoming students. Psychiatrist – MD, requires you go to medical school and specialize. As an undergraduate, you will need to take pre-med classes. Other – There are a number of different majors which fall in the mental health domain. The departments often have names like “Public Health” or “Educational Psychology”. In some cases, you can ‘practice’ with as little as a BA/BS. There are also ‘private’ certification programs, usually for “Life coaches” or similar.
