Question by Megan T: what exactly is a Psychotherapist?
I am thinking about becomeing a psychotherapist and i was wondering if anybod out there could give me some information on the job or a good website thanks!

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Answer by auntb93
It’s a person who is paid by your insurance company to lie to you, to manipulate you, and to treat you as a wayward and pitiful child.

You get the feeling maybe I don’t like shrinks?

Answer by macdoodle
a therapist to does intensive therapy and should have had therapy themselves.
better qualified than MSW or MD psychiatrist PhD and psyD are licensed to do specialized testing and treatment.
library federal job listings are good or check the school catalogues to any medical school with a psyche dept or state university. its a very long haul. also national institutes of health hires and does research and more.
good luck!

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