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  1. This is a tough decision. A masters degree in clinical mental health counseling will give you around 0 research experience. So, that means if you do the counseling program for 3 years, with no added research, you will be 3 years out of research. I honestly don't know what PhD programs will think about that. Maybe you can reach out to some Counseling Psych PhD programs and ask for some guidance? I would also really think about your end goal: research or clinical? Why do you want a PhD? Counseling is a great field. There are a lot of restrictions though. I would also look into Social Work programs that have a clinical route. It all depends on where you want to work one day. Hospital? Most hospitals you need a PhD or social work license. Community agency or private practice? You can work at those with any of the masters/PhD degrees.
  2. If your end goal is a PhD in Counseling Psychology, always remember that a PhD is a research degree. Your chances of being accepted into a credible PhD program without research experience are minimal. A masters degree in clinical mental counseling is AMAZING, if all you want to do is clinical work. But getting the masters in counseling just because you want a fall back plan...? It won't help you get into a PhD program. I can give this advice because I have been there-- I have the masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. I had to leave the field and focus on research before even thinking about applying to PhD psychology programs. (I got in, am in my 3rd year.) But I guarantee you I would have not gotten in with only a counseling degree. The field is way too competitive, and you are up against people with a lot of research experience. If you want the PhD, I would recommend that experimental masters degree.
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