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So I've seen a huge thread for nurses! There seem to be alot- which is great they are needed(yay)!

I am curious as to how many human service workers we have here-- I've read some posts and the replies seem very therapeutic/techniquey lol

So-- I will be graduating w my master of science in mental health counseling in June and will finish all my hours in sept!!! I take the NCE on Saturday!!!

Anyone else in this profession??

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I also have a masters in Counseling. I have worked mostly as a school counselor.

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I also have a masters in Counseling. I have worked mostly as a school counselor.

That's awesome- my school did not gave a dual track only a clinical track! I'm in NM... How about you?

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I'm an LCSW - have been a therapist for 14 years. Love seeing my own therapist while on this journey - this surgery, the decision, and then the process afterwards is an intense one. I recommend it for everyone trying to reprogram their overweight brain.

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I'm an LCSW - have been a therapist for 14 years. Love seeing my own therapist while on this journey - this surgery' date=' the decision, and then the process afterwards is an intense one. I recommend it for everyone trying to reprogram their overweight brain.[/quote']

Hi! I agree- I started this past Monday w my own therapist who specializes in all eating disorders- very excited to work w her!

What state are u in? I am in NM

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That's awesome- my school did not gave a dual track only a clinical track! I'm in NM... How about you?

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I got my masters in Texas and it was the same degree program for those interested in working in the schools or wishing to become an LPC! I was only ever interested in working in the schools.

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Hi! I agree- I started this past Monday w my own therapist who specializes in all eating disorders- very excited to work w her!

What state are u in? I am in NM

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Im in Utah.

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I'm a school counselor in CA, but my grad program was dual: school counseling and marriage and family therapy. I don't ever want to do private practice though.

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I graduated with my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently working in community mental health. Taking my exam next fall/winter and will have my required hours for license by Feb 2015. I'm in WA. Surgery was in March.

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Well I have a degree in SW that I do not use. I have been debating completing my masters. I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up ;)

I have too many passions!

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I'm a school counselor in CA' date=' but my grad program was dual: school counseling and marriage and family therapy. I don't ever want to do private practice though.[/quote']

Very cool!! Why would u not want to--- I think... That's what I want.... But I may learn otherwise!! Lol :)

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I graduated with my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently working in community mental health. Taking my exam next fall/winter and will have my required hours for license by Feb 2015. I'm in WA. Surgery was in March.

That's cool! Will u be indecently licensed at that time-- my state- NM-- does the 2 levels

1st ill earn a LMHC then it will be an LPCC

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Well I have a degree in SW that I do not use. I have been debating completing my masters. I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up ;)

I have too many passions!

Cool! So your bachelors is in sw? It's a great degree very versatile ! It will allow I to do many things!

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For anyone who had taken their NCE from NBCC-----

Any advice?? I test on Saturday (2 days)!!! Stressed!!!!!

lol

Oh! I am also a nationally certified hypnotherapist!

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Very cool!! Why would u not want to--- I think... That's what I want.... But I may learn otherwise!! Lol <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

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Nothing compares to the schedule of a school counselor! And I like dealing with a bunch of stuff (college and career counseling in addition to personal/social).

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