tiramisu

Hello I'm coming from the clinical psychology world (I have my MA in clinical psychology from TC), and thinking of making a switch to get my MFT, for numerous reasons (health concerns, time, finances, gaps in my resume). I'm worried about my level of happiness within an MFT program, since I appreciate rigorous science study as well. From what you know, what do MFT students spend their time learning? Different therapeutic modalities or something else? Is it interesting? I'd also like to do assessments, and I hear this is possible with an MFT. Also, re specific programs, I'm looking at Palo Alto University, University of San Francisco, and Wright Institute. Any preferences? Do the programs differ significantly? Thank you

Hello everyone, I completed my MA in clinical psychology (research - not licensed) in 2014 - MA in clinical psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College. I had some unexpected personal roadblocks and could not pursue applying to PhD programs after graduating, as planned. It's now been a few years, and I realize that I need either additional schooling (PhD) or to pursue a license in order to secure a job. I have held a few short term positions since, but nothing satisfactory. Now that the years have passed, although getting my PhD was and is still my dream, I am open to other avenues such as clinical social work, MFT, LPCC, or even psychiatric NP. Before I give up on the idea of getting my doctorate though, I'd like to get all the info. Things that are holding me back from getting a PhD: - Time to graduation (5-6+ years) - Cost for private programs if I stay local (possible, but not ideal - CA and specifically bay area have very few public university PhD programs + extremely competitive) - Relocation (I'm based in the CA bay area, and not convinced I want to relocate right now - but open to it) - Licensing particularities if I do decide to move out of state - Job availability+security guarantees (if I do all that additional schooling, I better have a solid chance of getting a solid, well-paying job) With that in mind, the first thing I want to know is: - Are there speedy clinical or counseling psych PhD programs out there? What programs will take my MA credits? Preferably in CA Thanks in advance! - tiramisu